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Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Rainhill (RNH)

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37

train journeys
per day

147

miles (237 kms)

4hrs 27 mins

fastest journey

05:32 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

8

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 37 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge North and Rainhill , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 37 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge North to Rainhill is approximately 147 miles (237 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 36 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge North and Rainhill.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge North to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 27 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge North to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:32
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:02
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    11:21
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:38
    4 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:58
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    12:21
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:26
    5 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:28
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    12:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:58
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:23
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:30
    5 hrs 3 changes
    13:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:02
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    14:21
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:30
    5 hrs 3 changes
    14:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:02
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:32
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:01
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    15:55
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:25
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:32
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:08
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:24
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:32
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:08
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Cambridge North
    Rainhill
    Cambridge North to Rainhill

About Cambridge North Station

Station name Cambridge North (CMB)
Address Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Cambridge North and Rainhill

The travel time between Cambridge North and Rainhill by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge North and Rainhill vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 37 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

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Amenities on trains between Cambridge North 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 Cambridge North & Rainhill. owever, there are 37 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge North and Rainhill.

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