Bus from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Rainford
2 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 09:00, last bus 17:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rainford as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ashton-in-Makerfield, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Metro Network | ~42 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:00 | 17:02 | Ashton View (Stop B) | The Avenue (adj) | Garswood, Billinge, Crank, Kings Moss & Crank |
| 157 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~46 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:00 | 17:00 | Ashton View (Stop B) | The Avenue (adj) | Garswood, Billinge, Crank, Kings Moss & Crank |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ashton-in-Makerfield on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 157 bus timetable.
Fares from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Rainford
- £2.00 adult single on the 157 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Rainford?
2 routes run directly from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Rainford: the 157 (Metro Network), the 157 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The most frequent is the 157, 9 times each weekday — board at Ashton View (Stop B) and get off at The Avenue (adj), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Rainford?
Around 42 minutes on the 157, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Garswood, Billinge, Crank, Kings Moss and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Rainford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:00 and the last around 17:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Rainford?
An adult single from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Rainford is £2.00 on the 157 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), from Ashton View (Stop B) to The Avenue (adj). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.