The average train between Alderley Edge and Rainhill takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Alderley Edge 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 Alderley Edge and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alderley Edge is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alderley Edge to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Alderley Edge station and arriving at Rainhill station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Alderley Edge to Rainhill train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Alderley Edge station.
Alderley Edge to Rainhill train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rainhill station.
Book your Alderley Edge to Rainhill train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Alderley Edge and Rainhill is 36.7 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Alderley Edge to Rainhill via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 48m.