The average train between Runcorn and Rainford takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Rainford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Runcorn and Rainford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Rainford at 7:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Rainford. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Rainford station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Runcorn to Rainford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Rainford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Book your Runcorn to Rainford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Rainford is 18.2 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Rainford via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central, and Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane in around 2h 4m.