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How to get fromWirral Peninsula to Rainfordby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Moorfields to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
    1h 43m
    £6–16

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ackers Road to Queen Squarebus bus 472 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 10A / ...
    2h 17m
    £4–9

  3. Drive 18.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wirral Peninsula to Rainfordcar car 18.7 mi
    35 min
    £5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wirral Peninsula to Rainfordtaxi taxi 18.7 mi
    35 min
    £40–55

  5. Bus via St Helens Central Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Ackers Road to Queen Squarebus bus 472 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 10A
    2h 23m
    £5–10

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ackers Road to Cumberland Streetbus bus 472 / ...
    2. Take the train from Moorfields to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
    2h 26m
    £8–20

Wirral Peninsula to Rainford by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Wirral Peninsula, England and Rainford, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Moorfields to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ackers Road to Whalley Avenue via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, and Chalon Way West in around 2h 17m.

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