How to get from Rainford to Liverpool by bus and train?

From Rainford to Liverpool by bus and train

To get from Rainford to Liverpool in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 38 bus from Whalley Avenue station to Rainford Station (Stop A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Headbolt Lane station to Liverpool Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Whalley Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whalley Avenue
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Park Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rainford Station (Stop A)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rainford
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Headbolt Lane
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rainford to Liverpool by bus and train via 38 and NORTHERN

To get from Rainford to Liverpool in North West, take the 38 bus from Cross Pit Lane station to St Helens station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from St Helens Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Cross Pit Lane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cross Pit Lane
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Park Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Helens
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Helens Central
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rainford to Liverpool

The distance between Rainford, North West and Liverpool, North West is approximately 14.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainford to Liverpool by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rainford

Rainford is located at Rainford, North West and the nearest public transport station is Cross Pit Lane.

Train stations close to Rainford:

  • Rainford
  • Upholland

Bus stations close to Rainford:

  • Cross Pit Lane
  • Whalley Avenue
  • The Avenue

Public transport stations close to Liverpool, North West

Liverpool is located at Liverpool, North West and the nearest public transport station is Adelphi Hotel (Stop Ba).

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Lime Street
  • Brunswick
  • Liverpool Central

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Adelphi Hotel (Stop Ba)
  • Adelphi Hotel (Stop Bb)
  • Newington

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rainford to Liverpool by bus and train via 38 and NORTHERN

To get from Rainford to Liverpool in North West, take the 38 bus from Cross Pit Lane station to St Helens station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from St Helens Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Cross Pit Lane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cross Pit Lane
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Park Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Helens
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Helens Central
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rainford to Liverpool?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rainford to Liverpool?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rainford and Liverpool in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rainford to Liverpool in North West?

    The 38 bus line goes from Whalley Avenue station near Rainford to Park Hill station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Park Hill station near Liverpool in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Rainford to Liverpool in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Rainford and Liverpool in North West by bus and train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rainford to get to Liverpool in North West?

    Get on the 38 bus from the Whalley Avenue stop near Rainford in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rainford and Liverpool in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Park Hill station, which is closest to Liverpool in North West.

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