The average bus between Skelmersdale and Rainhill takes 2h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale to Rainhill. 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 Skelmersdale and Rainhill. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Rainhill at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Witton Way and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Rainhill? 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 Skelmersdale to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Skelmersdale station and arriving at Rainhill station via Witton Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Skelmersdale to Rainhill bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Concourse station.
Skelmersdale to Rainhill bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Rainhill Interchange station.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Rainhill is 15.2 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a bus from Concourse to Rainhill Interchange via Witton Way, St Helens Central Interchange, and Chalon Way West in around 1h 39m.