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

From Liverpool to Rainford by bus and train

To get from Liverpool to Rainford in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to St Helens Central station. Next, take the 38 bus from St Helens station to Whalley Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 3838
Walk to Rainford
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Helens Central
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Helens
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Park Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whalley Avenue
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rainford
    Walk to
    Rainford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Liverpool to Rainford in North West, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Liverpool Lime Street station to St Helens Central station. Next, take the 38 bus from St Helens station to Whalley Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 3838
Walk to Rainford
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Helens Central
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Helens
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Park Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whalley Avenue
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rainford
    Walk to
    Rainford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Liverpool to Rainford
The distance between Liverpool, North West and Rainford, North West is approximately 16.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liverpool to Rainford 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 Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Liverpool, North West and the nearest public transport station is Newington.

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Lime Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Brunswick

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Newington
  • Adelphi Hotel (Stop Ba)
  • Brownlow Hill

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Public transport stations close to Rainford, North West

Rainford is located at Rainford, North West and the nearest public transport station is Whalley Avenue.

Train stations close to Rainford:

  • Rainford
  • Upholland

Bus stations close to Rainford:

  • Whalley Avenue
  • Cross Pit Lane
  • The Avenue
Related Routes

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

To get from Liverpool to Rainford in North West, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Liverpool Lime Street station to St Helens Central station. Next, take the 38 bus from St Helens station to Whalley Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 3838
Walk to Rainford
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Helens Central
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Helens
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Park Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whalley Avenue
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rainford
    Walk to
    Rainford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 38.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 38.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Liverpool to Wigan North Western station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wigan North Western station near Rainford in North West

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

    The total travel time between Liverpool and Rainford in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Liverpool in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the Wigan North Western stop, which is closest to Rainford in North West.

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