The average train between Aintree and Rainhill takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Aintree to Rainhill. 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 hourly between Aintree and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aintree is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Aintree station and arriving at Rainhill station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Aintree to Rainhill train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Fazakerley station.
Aintree to Rainhill train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Rainhill station.
Book your Aintree to Rainhill train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Aintree and Rainhill is 13.9 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Fazakerley to Rainhill via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 16m.