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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Rainford takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Rainford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 53m
£72–113

Edinburgh to Rainford train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Rainford. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Rainford at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Rainford? 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.

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  • Distance: 212.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rainford, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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