Bus from Rainford to Chapel Brow
4 direct routes · 18–24 min · first bus 09:09, last bus 18:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chapel Brow as of 16:04
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 | ~24 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:09 | 18:09 | Witton Way (opp) | Newton Road (nr) | Crank & Kings Moss |
| 157 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~22 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:10 | 18:10 | Witton Way (opp) | Newton Road (nr) | Crank & Kings Moss |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 781, 782
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 781 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Muncaster Drive (adj) | Newton Road (nr) | Crank |
| 782 | Huyton Travel | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Witton Way (opp) | Newton Road (nr) | Crank |
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, 781 bus or 782 bus timetable.
Fares from Rainford to Chapel Brow
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 Chapel Brow?
4 routes run directly from Rainford to Chapel Brow: the 157 (Metro Network), the 157 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 781 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 782 (Huyton Travel). The most frequent is the 157, 10 times each weekday — board at Witton Way (opp) and get off at Newton Road (nr), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rainford to Chapel Brow?
Between 18 minutes on the 782 and 24 on the 157, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Crank, Kings Moss on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainford to Chapel Brow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:09 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainford to Chapel Brow?
Adult singles from Rainford to Chapel Brow: £2.00 on the 157 and 781 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). 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.