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The average train between Widnes and Rainford takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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.

1h 38m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
2h 5m
£10–23

Widnes to Rainford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Widnes and Rainford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Rainford at 7:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited6h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited6h 27m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailNorthern Trains Limited1h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Widnes to Rainford? 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.

Map of how to get from Widnes to Rainford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Widnes, England and Rainford, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Rainford via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central, and Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane in around 2h 5m.

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