There are 6 ways to get from Wigan to Rainhill by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Rainhilltrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street
31 min£5–10Line 352 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clayton Street to St Helens Central Interchangebus 352
- Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Rainhill Interchangebus 10A
1h 3m£3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wigan to Rainhilltaxi 13.2 mi
24 min£30–40Drive 13.2 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Rainhillcar 13.2 mi
24 min£4–5Train via Huyton
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Huytontrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 7m£7–13Line 352 bus, line 289 bus
- Take the bus from Clayton Street to St Helens Central Interchangebus 352
- Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Lawton Roadbus 29 / ...
1h 43m
Wigan to Rainhill by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Rainhill is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Rainhill is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan to Rainhill. However, there are services departing from Clayton Street and arriving at Rainhill Interchange via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Rainhill. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Wigan and Rainhill is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Rainhill without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £10.
The train from Wigan North Western to Rainhill takes 31 min including transfers and departs five times a week.
Wigan to Rainhill bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Clayton Street station.
Wigan to Rainhill train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Rainhill is to train which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 352 bus and bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 1h 3m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Rainhill, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wigan North Western to Rainhill 5 times a week. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clayton Street to Rainhill Interchange via St Helens Central Interchange and Chalon Way West in around 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Rainhill
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Huyton
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Clayton Street to St Helens Central Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Chalon Way West to Rainhill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Clayton Street to St Helens Central Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0151 449 3868
- [email protected]
- Website
- huytontravel.co.uk
Bus from Chalon Way West to Rainhill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://huytontravel.co.uk/
Bus from Chalon Way West to Lawton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://huytontravel.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
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
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More Questions & Answers
Wigan to Rainhill bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St Helens Central Interchange station.
Wigan to Rainhill train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rainhill station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Rainhill is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Wigan to Rainhill.
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