The average train between Doncaster and Rainhill takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Rainhill station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Doncaster to Rainhill train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Rainhill train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rainhill station.
Book your Doncaster to Rainhill train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Doncaster and Rainhill is 108.5 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Rainhill via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 40m.