There are 4 ways to get from Rainford to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rainford to Wigan Wallgatetrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
1h 44m£12–24Bus, line 61 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 2A
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus 61
3h 27m£6Drive 37.6 mi
- Drive from Rainford to Blackpoolcar 37.6 mi
1h£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rainford to Blackpooltaxi 37.6 mi
1h£160–200
Rainford to Blackpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rainford to Blackpool is to bus and line 61 bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rainford to Blackpool is to drive which takes 1h and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Rainford to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Cross Pit Lane and arriving at Buchanan Street via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Rainford to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Rainford and arriving at Blackpool North via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Rainford and Blackpool is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rainford to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £12 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Rainford to Blackpool, including transfers.
Rainford to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Rainford to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rainford station.
The best way to get from Rainford to Blackpool is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £12 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs £6 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Rainford, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Rainford to Blackpool North via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Pit Lane to Buchanan Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Rainford to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £160–200
Alpha Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 546 4444
- Website
- alpha-taxi.co.uk
Kirkby Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 9317
Newtown Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 5555
Rainbow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 711 441
Blueline Five-O Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1695 57 50 50
- Website
- ormskirktaxis.com
Ormskirk Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1695 57 57 57
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Apollo1 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1925 321 666
Cable Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1925 299 996
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Booking & Getting There
Rainford to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Rainford to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rainford to Blackpool is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Rainford to Blackpool.
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