The average bus between Rainford and Blackpool takes 4h and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rainford to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Rainford and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainford is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Tesco and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rainford to Blackpool? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Rainford to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Rainford station and arriving at Blackpool station via Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Rainford to Blackpool bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Whalley Avenue station.
Rainford to Blackpool bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
The distance between Rainford and Blackpool is 39 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a bus from Whalley Avenue to Buchanan Street via Tesco and Bus Station in around 4h 29m.