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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Rainford takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Rainford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Rainford bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Rainford. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Rainford at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Leigh Bus Station and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro Network1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro Network2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro Network2h 35m • 2 changes
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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro Network2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro Network1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro Network2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro Network2h 35m • 2 changes
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    Bee NetworkMetro NetworkMetro Network2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Rainford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Rainford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rainford, England?

You can take a bus from Ridgefield to Whalley Avenue via Leigh Bus Station, World of Glass, and Chalon Way West in around 2h 24m.

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