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Trains from Rainhill (RNH) to Leicester (LEI)

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26

train journeys
per day

87

miles (140 kms)

2hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

00:15 / 00:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Rainhill (RNH) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Rainhill and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rainhill to Leicester is approximately 87 miles (140 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 1 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Rainhill and Leicester.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rainhill to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Rainhill to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:15
    7 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    07:53
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:21
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    09:13
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:21
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:51
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:12
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:21
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:10
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:21
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:21
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:10
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:21
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    15:10
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:21
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:10
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:21
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    17:12
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:22
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    18:16
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:21
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    19:15
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:30
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:21
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    20:14
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Rainhill
    Leicester
    Rainhill to Leicester

About Rainhill Station

Station name Rainhill (RNH)
Address Rainhill station, Station Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 0LL
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 23:50
Tuesday 06:00 - 23:50
Wednesday 06:00 - 23:50
Thursday 06:00 - 23:50
Friday 06:00 - 23:50
Saturday 06:00 - 23:50
Sunday 08:45 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Rainhill and Leicester

The travel time between Rainhill and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rainhill and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

First class tickets on trains between Rainhill and Leicester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Rainhill and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Rainhill & Leicester. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Rainhill and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Rainhill and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.