The average train between Hull and Rainhill takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hull 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 Hull to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Rainhill station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Hull to Rainhill train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Rainhill train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rainhill station.
Book your Hull to Rainhill train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Hull and Rainhill is 164.3 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Rainhill via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Deansgate-Castlefield, and Deansgate in around 3h 10m.