Bus from Ormskirk to Rainford
4 direct routes · 18–82 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 19:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rainford as of 06:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ormskirk, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | Preston Bus | ~82 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 17:43 | Aughton Street (by) | Witton Way (opp) | Burscough, Burscough Bridge, Burscough, Lathom, Newburgh, Parbold & 9 more |
| 37 | Metro Network | ~18 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:28 | 17:28 | Bus Station (Stand 3) | Witton Way (opp) | Edge Hill, Scarth Hill, Stanley Gate, Four Lane Ends & Bickerstaffe |
| 37A | Metro Network | ~21 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:21 | 18:06 | Park Road (by) | Witton Way (opp) | Edge Hill, Scarth Hill, Stanley Gate, Bickerstaffe & Barrow Nook |
| X37 | Metro Network | ~19 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:27 | 19:27 | Bus Station (Stand 3) | Cross Pit Lane (adj) | Edge Hill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ormskirk 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 312 bus, 37 bus, 37A bus or X37 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ormskirk to Rainford?
4 routes run directly from Ormskirk to Rainford: the 312 (Preston Bus), the 37 (Metro Network), the 37A (Metro Network), the X37 (Metro Network). The most frequent is the 312, 11 times each weekday — board at Aughton Street (by) and get off at Witton Way (opp), about 82 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ormskirk to Rainford?
Between 18 minutes on the 37 and 82 on the 312, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Burscough, Burscough Bridge, Burscough, Lathom and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ormskirk to Rainford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 19:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ormskirk to Rainford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.