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How to get fromRainford to Chesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rainford to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rainford to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    1h 40m
    £14–25

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus bus 329
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    3h 37m
    £3–6

  3. Line 38 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whalley Avenue to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus bus 10A
    3. Take the train from Moorfields to Chestertrain train
    3h 2m
    £13–28

  4. Drive 30.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rainford to Chestercar car 30.6 mi
    40 min
    £8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rainford to Chestertaxi taxi 30.6 mi
    40 min
    £75–95

  6. Bus via Whitechapel

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 10A
    2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    3h 59m
    £5–10

Rainford to Chester by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Rainford, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Rainford to Chester via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Pit Lane to Chester Bus Interchange via St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 3h 37m.

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