The average train between Chester and Rainhill takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Rainhill station via Earlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Chester to Rainhill train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Rainhill train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rainhill station.
Book your Chester to Rainhill train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Rainhill is 26.3 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Rainhill via Earlestown in around 1h 18m.