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Edinburgh to Rainford trains

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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
£91
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
£77–126

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.

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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 £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 37m.

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