The average train between Leeds and Rainford takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Leeds and Rainford. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeds is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Rainford at 7:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Rainford. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Rainford station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Leeds to Rainford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Rainford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Rainford station.
Book your Leeds to Rainford train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leeds and Rainford is 88 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Rainford via Manchester Victoria in around 2h 52m.