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How to get fromPreston to Rainhillby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Rainhill by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Huytontrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 12m
    £11–20
  2. Drive  30 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Rainhillcar car 30 mi
    40 min
    £8–11
  3. Line 352 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 352
    2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Rainhill Interchangebus bus 289 / ...
    1h 35m
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Rainhilltaxi taxi 30 mi
    40 min
    £130–160

Preston to Rainhill by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Rainhill, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Huyton hourly. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Rainhill Interchange via Wigan North Western, Wigan Rail Stations, St Helens Central Interchange, and Chalon Way West in around 1h 35m.

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