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How to get fromDerby to Rainhillby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Rainhill by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Rainhilltrain train
    2h 55m
    £35–66

  2. Drive  80.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Rainhillcar car 80.8 mi
    1h 26m
    £21–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mount Street to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    2. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Liverpool Milton Rdbus bus
    4h 42m

  4. Train, line 61 bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the bus from Runcorn Station to Lawton Roadbus bus 61
    2h 59m
    £30–53

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rainhilltrain train
    6h 10m
    £22–33

Derby to Rainhill by train

Calendar148Weekly Trains
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Rainhill, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Rainhill via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Street to Lawton Road via Alton Towers, Liverpool Milton Rd, and Simms Cross in around 4h 42m.

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