The average train between Southport and Rainhill takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 Southport and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Rainhill station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Southport to Rainhill train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Rainhill train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Rainhill station.
Book your Southport to Rainhill train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Southport and Rainhill is 30.6 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Rainhill via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 47m.