The average bus between Rainford and Manchester takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rainford to Manchester. 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 4 hours between Rainford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainford is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Bryn Rail Station and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rainford to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rainford station and arriving at Manchester station via Bryn Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Rainford to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Leyland Road station.
Rainford to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Manchester Town Hall station.
The distance between Rainford and Manchester is 36.5 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from Leyland Road to Manchester Town Hall via Bryn Rail Station and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 22m.