Bus from Rainford to Ashton-in-Makerfield
2 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 09:09, last bus 17:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ashton-in-Makerfield as of 06:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rainford, 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 | ~46 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:09 | 17:13 | Witton Way (opp) | Jubilee Park (opp) | Crank, Kings Moss, Billinge & Garswood |
| 157 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~45 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:10 | 17:14 | Witton Way (opp) | Jubilee Park (opp) | Crank, Kings Moss, Billinge & Garswood |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rainford 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 Rainford to Ashton-in-Makerfield
- £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 Rainford to Ashton-in-Makerfield?
2 routes run directly from Rainford to Ashton-in-Makerfield: the 157 (Metro Network), the 157 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The most frequent is the 157, 9 times each weekday — board at Witton Way (opp) and get off at Jubilee Park (opp), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rainford to Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Around 46 minutes on the 157, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Crank, Kings Moss, Billinge, Garswood on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainford to Ashton-in-Makerfield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:09 and the last around 17:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainford to Ashton-in-Makerfield?
An adult single from Rainford to Ashton-in-Makerfield is £2.00 on the 157 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), from Witton Way (opp) to Jubilee Park (opp). 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.