The average train between Harrogate and Rainhill takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Harrogate 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.
No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Rainhill station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Harrogate to Rainhill train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Rainhill train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Book your Harrogate to Rainhill train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Harrogate and Rainhill is 103 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Rainhill via Leeds and Newton-le-Willows in around 3h 23m.