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Trains from Rainhill (RNH) to Swansea (SWA)

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32

train journeys
per day

133

miles (214 kms)

5hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

00:15 / 00:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Rainhill (RNH) to Swansea (SWA)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Rainhill and Swansea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rainhill to Swansea is approximately 133 miles (214 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 6 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Rainhill and Swansea.

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rainhill to Swansea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 10 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Rainhill to Swansea

Journeys from Rainhill to Swansea Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    00:15
    10 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    10:34
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:21
    5 hrs 25 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    11:46
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:30
    5 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:50
    5 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    13:00
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:23
    5 hrs 30 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    13:53
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:30
    5 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    13:53
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:21
    5 hrs 22 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:43
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:30
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    14:43
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:56
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    15:31
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:21
    5 hrs 19 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    15:40
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:30
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    15:40
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:21
    5 hrs 28 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    16:49
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:30
    5 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    16:49
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:21
    5 hrs 51 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    18:12
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:30
    5 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    18:12
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:21
    5 hrs 36 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    18:57
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:30
    5 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    18:57
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:21
    5 hrs 44 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    20:05
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:30
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    20:05
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:22
    5 hrs 20 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    20:42
    Rainhill
    Swansea
    Rainhill to Swansea

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

About Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Rainhill and Swansea

The travel time between Rainhill and Swansea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rainhill and Swansea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Rainhill & Swansea. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Rainhill and Swansea.

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