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Compare bus and train for Rainhill to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rainhill to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 14 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€3 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rainhill to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Rainhill to Liverpool trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:04 PM Rainhill | 0h25 | 5:29 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rainhill to Liverpool
Trains from Rainhill to Liverpool run on average 3 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 17m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:34 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Rainhill to Liverpool trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Rainhill and Liverpool from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Trains from Rainhill to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rainhill to Liverpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Rainhill, which is located around 0.5 miles (785 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rainhill to Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 23:50 Sunday 08:45 - 00:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
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