What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Rainford?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Rainford is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Rainford?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Rainford is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Rainford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Cross Pit Lane. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Rainford?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Rainford. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Rainford via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Southport to Rainford?

The distance between Southport and Rainford is 23 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

How do I travel from Southport to Rainford without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to Rainford without a car is to line 152 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Southport to Rainford?

The line 152 bus from Southport Interchange to Cross Pit Lane takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Southport to Rainford bus from?

Southport to Rainford bus services, operated by Huyton Travel, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Rainford train from?

Southport to Rainford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to Rainford?

The best way to get from Southport to Rainford is to line 152 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £18 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Southport to Rainford bus arrive?

Southport to Rainford bus services, operated by Huyton Travel, arrive at Cross Pit Lane station.

Where does the Southport to Rainford train arrive?

Southport to Rainford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Southport to Rainford?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Rainford is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Southport to Rainford.

How do I get a train ticket from Southport to Rainford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southport to Rainford?

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Where can I stay near Rainford?

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Southport to Rainford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 152 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Line 152 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Cross Pit Lanebus 152
1h 2m
Drive 15 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southport to Rainfordcar 15 mi
24 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rainfordtrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
1h 47m
£9–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Rainfordtaxi 15 mi
24 min
£30–40
Line 375 bus, line 312 bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Concoursebus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Concourse to Witton Waybus 312
2h 8m

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Distance: 22.5 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

Huyton Travel operates a bus from Southport Interchange to Cross Pit Lane twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southport to Rainford via Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 47m.

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