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

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There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Rainhill by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool Centraltrain train Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rainhilltrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 47m
    £14–30

  2. Bus via Duke Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Rainhill Interchangebus bus 10A
    2h 25m
    £2–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Rainhill Interchangebus bus 10A
    2h 21m
    £4–7

  4. Drive 22.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Rainhillcar car 22.7 mi
    37 min
    £6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southport to Rainhilltaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    37 min
    £45–60

  6. Bus, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Lawton Roadbus bus 61
    3h 5m
    £2–3

Southport to Rainhill by train and foot

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Rainhill via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool Road to Rainhill Interchange via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 21m.

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