Bus from Rainford to Ormskirk
4 direct routes · 19–85 min · first bus 06:34, last bus 19:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ormskirk as of 07:56
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | Preston Bus | ~85 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:11 | 19:11 | Witton Way (opp) | Railway Approach (by) | Crawford, Pimbo, Up Holland, Hall Green, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale & 9 more |
| 37 | Metro Network | ~26 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:57 | 18:30 | Dial House Wood (opp) | Bus Station (Stand 3) | Bickerstaffe, Four Lane Ends, Stanley Gate, Scarth Hill & Edge Hill |
| 37A | Metro Network | ~25 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:02 | 17:33 | Dial House Wood (opp) | Aughton Street (by) | Barrow Nook, Bickerstaffe, Stanley Gate, Scarth Hill & Edge Hill |
| X37 | Metro Network | ~19 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:34 | 06:34 | The Avenue (adj) | Bus Station (Stand 3) | Edge Hill |
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 312 bus, 37 bus, 37A bus or X37 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rainford to Ormskirk?
4 routes run directly from Rainford to Ormskirk: the 312 (Preston Bus), the 37 (Metro Network), the 37A (Metro Network), the X37 (Metro Network). The most frequent is the 312, 12 times each weekday — board at Witton Way (opp) and get off at Railway Approach (by), about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rainford to Ormskirk?
Between 19 minutes on the X37 and 85 on the 312, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Crawford, Pimbo, Up Holland, Hall Green and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainford to Ormskirk?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:34 and the last around 19:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainford to Ormskirk?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.