The average train between Stockport and Rainford takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Stockport 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 Stockport and Rainford. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Stockport is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Rainford at 7:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stockport to Rainford. However, there are services departing from Stockport station and arriving at Rainford station via Rainford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Stockport to Rainford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Salford Crescent station.
Stockport to Rainford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rainford station.
Book your Stockport to Rainford train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stockport and Rainford is 43 km. The road distance is 50 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Salford Crescent to Rainford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 50 min.