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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Rainfordby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Rainford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Rainfordtrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2h 22m
    £12–21

  2. Bus, line 34 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Royal Infirmary to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to World of Glassbus bus 34
    2h 51m
    £4–8

  3. Drive 28.1 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Rainfordcar car 28.1 mi
    39 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Rainfordtaxi taxi 28.1 mi
    39 min
    £60–75

  5. Bus, line 610 bus, line 157 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Royal Infirmary to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Ashton Viewbus bus 610 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ashton View to Whalley Avenuebus bus 157
    3h 15m
    £6–8

Greater Manchester to Rainford by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Salford Crescent to Rainford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Royal Infirmary to Whalley Avenue via Leigh Bus Station, World of Glass, and Chalon Way West in around 2h 51m.

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