The average train between Rainford and Widnes takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Rainford to Widnes. 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 Rainford and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainford is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Widnes at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rainford to Widnes? 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 Rainford to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Rainford station and arriving at Widnes station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Rainford to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Rainford to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Rainford to Widnes train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rainford and Widnes is 16 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Rainford to Runcorn via Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane, Liverpool Central, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 15m.