The average train between Nottingham and Rainhill takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Rainhill station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Nottingham to Rainhill train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Rainhill train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rainhill station.
Book your Nottingham to Rainhill train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Rainhill is 118.9 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Rainhill via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 8m.