The average train between Rainhill and Leeds takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Rainhill to Leeds. 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 Rainhill and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainhill is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Leeds at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rainhill to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Rainhill station and arriving at Leeds station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Rainhill to Leeds train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
Rainhill to Leeds train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Rainhill to Leeds train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rainhill and Leeds is 90.7 km. The road distance is 104 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.