Bus from Rainford to Crank
8 direct routes · 7–12 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 22:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Crank as of 07:48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Metro Network | ~7 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 15 | 07:45 | 22:42 | Witton Way (opp) | Red Cat Lane (opp) | — |
| 157 | Metro Network | ~12 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:09 | 18:09 | Witton Way (opp) | Red Cat Lane (opp) | — |
| 157 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~10 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:10 | 18:10 | Witton Way (opp) | Red Cat Lane (opp) | — |
| 37A | Metro Network | ~7 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:42 | 18:27 | Witton Way (opp) | Red Cat Lane (opp) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 784, 783, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 784 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Muncaster Drive (adj) | Red Cat Lane (opp) | — |
| 783 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | Muncaster Drive (adj) | Red Cat Lane (opp) | — |
| 781 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Muncaster Drive (adj) | Red Cat Lane (opp) | — |
| 782 | Huyton Travel | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Witton Way (opp) | Red Cat Lane (opp) | — |
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 37 bus, 157 bus, 37A bus, 784 bus, 783 bus, 781 bus or 782 bus timetable.
Fares from Rainford to Crank
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 Crank?
8 routes run directly from Rainford to Crank: the 37 (Metro Network), the 157 (Metro Network), the 157 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 37A (Metro Network), the 784 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 783 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 781 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 782 (Huyton Travel). The most frequent is the 37, 11 times each weekday — board at Witton Way (opp) and get off at Red Cat Lane (opp), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rainford to Crank?
Between 7 minutes on the 37 and 12 on the 157, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainford to Crank?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 22:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainford to Crank?
Adult singles from Rainford to Crank: £2.00 on the 157, 784 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.