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Trains from Rainford (RNF) to Cardonald (CDO)

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12

train journeys
per day

173

miles (278 kms)

3hrs 31 mins

fastest journey

07:00 / 20:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Rainford (RNF) to Cardonald (CDO)

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On a typical weekday there are 12 scheduled rail journeys between Rainford and Cardonald , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 12 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rainford to Cardonald is approximately 173 miles (278 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 1 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, ScotRail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Rainford and Cardonald.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rainford to Cardonald. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 31 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Rainford to Cardonald

Journeys from Rainford to Cardonald Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:00
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    11:24
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:00
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:54
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:00
    4 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    13:24
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:53
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    14:24
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:00
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    15:54
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:00
    4 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    17:01
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:46
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    18:24
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:00
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    20:13
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:57
    4 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    21:12
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:00
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    21:42
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:52
    4 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    23:09
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:52
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    23:57
    Rainford
    Cardonald
    Rainford to Cardonald

About Rainford Station

Station name Rainford (RNF)
Address Rainford station, Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

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

About Cardonald Station

Station name Cardonald (CDO)
Address Cardonald station, Berryknowes Road, Cardonald, Glasgow City, G52 2DE
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:10 - 14:14
Saturday 07:10 - 14:14
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Rainford and Cardonald

The travel time between Rainford and Cardonald by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 31 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rainford and Cardonald vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 12 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 20:10.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Rainford & Cardonald. owever, there are 12 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, ScotRail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Rainford and Cardonald.

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