What is the cheapest way to get from Widnes to Rainford Station?

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Rainford Station is to bus and line 38 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Widnes to Rainford Station?

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Rainford Station is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Rainford Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Rainford Station station. However, there are services departing from Harris Shop and arriving at Rainford Station via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Rainford Station?

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Rainford Station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Rainford via Liverpool Central and Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Widnes to Rainford Station?

The distance between Widnes and Rainford Station is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

How do I travel from Widnes to Rainford Station without a car?

The best way to get from Widnes to Rainford Station without a car is to bus and line 38 bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Widnes to Rainford Station?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Widnes to Rainford Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Rainford Station bus from?

Widnes to Rainford Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Harris Shop station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Rainford Station train from?

Widnes to Rainford Station train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Rainford Station?

The best way to get from Widnes to Rainford Station is to bus and line 38 bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £26 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Widnes to Rainford Station bus arrive?

Widnes to Rainford Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chalon Way West station.

Where does the Widnes to Rainford Station train arrive?

Widnes to Rainford Station train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Rainford Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Rainford Station is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Widnes to Rainford Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Widnes to Rainford Station?

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Widnes to Rainford Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 38 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Widnes to Rainford Station by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, line 38 bus
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1. Take the bus from Harris Shop to Chalon Way Westbus 17
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Rainford Stationbus 38 / ...
1h 24m
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
2h 5m
£10–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Rainford Stationtaxi 13.5 mi
21 min
£30–40
Drive 13.5 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Rainford Stationcar 13.5 mi
21 min
£4–5

Widnes to Rainford Station by bus

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Widnes, England and Rainford Station, England?

You can take a bus from Harris Shop to Rainford Station via Chalon Way West in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Rainford via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central, and Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane in around 2h 5m.

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