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The average train between Doncaster and Rainhill takes 2h 55m 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.

2h 55m
Duration
83 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rainhilltrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 33m
£25–43

Doncaster to Rainhill train times

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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster to Rainhill? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Doncaster to Rainhill.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Rainhill, England?

You can take a train from Doncaster to Rainhill via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 33m.

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