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How to get from Skelmersdale to Rainford by bus?

From Skelmersdale to Rainford by bus

To get from Skelmersdale to Rainford in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 375 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Wigan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 320 bus and finally take the 38A bus from St Helens station to Whalley Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 375375
Bus - 320320
Bus - 38A38A
Walk to Rainford
Leaves from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 375375
    Wait for bus
    375
    Wigan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wigan
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wigan
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 320320
    Wait for bus
    320
    St Helens
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bickerstaffe Street (Stand B11)
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Helens
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 38A38A
    Wait for bus
    38A
    Park Hill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whalley Avenue
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rainford
    Walk to
    Rainford
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skelmersdale to Rainford

The distance between Skelmersdale, North West and Rainford, North West is approximately 50.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skelmersdale to Rainford by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale is located at Railway Road, North West and the nearest public transport station is Old Skelmersdale War Memorial.

Bus stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
  • Liverpool Road
  • Wardens Club

Public transport stations close to Rainford, North West

Rainford is located at Rainford, North West and the nearest public transport station is Alfred Street.

Bus stations close to Rainford:

  • Alfred Street
  • Moss Brow
  • Southerns Lane

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 375, Bus line 320, Bus line 38A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Rainford?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skelmersdale to Rainford?

    The 375 bus line goes from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale to Wigan station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wigan station near Rainford in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skelmersdale to Rainford by bus?

    The total travel time between Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale and Rainford in North West by bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skelmersdale to get to Rainford?

    Get on the 375 bus from the Old Skelmersdale War Memorial stop near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skelmersdale and Rainford?

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