The average bus between Rainford and Chester takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rainford to Chester. 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 2 hours between Rainford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at St Helens Central Interchange and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rainford to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Rainford station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Rainford to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chalon Way West station.
Rainford to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Rainford and Chester is 35.3 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Cross Pit Lane to Chester Bus Interchange via St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 3h 1m.