Bus from Rainford to Southport
2 direct routes · 46–80 min · first bus 06:34, last bus 17:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southport as of 15:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37A | Metro Network | ~80 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:02 | 17:33 | Dial House Wood (opp) | Southport Interchange (Stop GA) | Barrow Nook, Bickerstaffe, Stanley Gate, Scarth Hill, Edge Hill, Ormskirk & 9 more |
| X37 | Metro Network | ~46 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:34 | 06:34 | The Avenue (adj) | Southport Interchange (Stop GA) | Edge Hill, Ormskirk & Scarisbrick |
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 37A bus or X37 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rainford to Southport?
2 routes run directly from Rainford to Southport: the 37A (Metro Network), the X37 (Metro Network). The most frequent is the 37A, 5 times each weekday — board at Dial House Wood (opp) and get off at Southport Interchange (Stop GA), about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rainford to Southport?
Between 46 minutes on the X37 and 80 on the 37A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Barrow Nook, Bickerstaffe, Stanley Gate, Scarth Hill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainford to Southport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:34 and the last around 17:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainford to Southport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.