The average train between Holyhead and Rainhill takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Rainhill station via Earlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Holyhead to Rainhill train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Rainhill train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Earlestown station.
Book your Holyhead to Rainhill train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Holyhead and Rainhill is 124.8 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Earlestown hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 25m.