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Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Rainhill (RNH)

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29

train journeys
per day

196

miles (316 kms)

4hrs 27 mins

fastest journey

05:19 / 23:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Southend East and Rainhill , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend East to Rainhill is approximately 196 miles (316 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 51 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, c2c, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Rainhill.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend East to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 27 mins.

Journeys from Southend East to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:19
    4 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    09:56
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:44
    5 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:21
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:17
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:32
    5 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    12:21
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:33
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    12:30
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:45
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:21
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:40
    5 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    14:21
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:33
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:47
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:33
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:47
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    15:55
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:33
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:47
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:33
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:33
    4 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    18:03
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:47
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    18:53
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:33
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    19:30
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:32
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    19:59
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:44
    5 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    21:29
    Southend East
    Rainhill
    Southend East to Rainhill

About Southend East Station

Station name Southend East (SOE)
Address Southend East station, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2UP
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:30 - 15:30
Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Rainhill Station

Station name Rainhill (RNH)
Address Rainhill station, Station Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 0LL
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 23:50
Tuesday 06:00 - 23:50
Wednesday 06:00 - 23:50
Thursday 06:00 - 23:50
Friday 06:00 - 23:50
Saturday 06:00 - 23:50
Sunday 08:45 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southend East and Rainhill

The travel time between Southend East and Rainhill by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 51 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend East and Rainhill vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:42.

First class tickets on trains between Southend East and Rainhill typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Southend East and Rainhill can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southend East & Rainhill. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, c2c, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Rainhill.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southend East and Rainhill, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.