🚌 Bus from Rainford to St Helens
6 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 07:57, last bus 22:57 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38A | Arriva North West | ~19 min | 20 | 07:57 | 22:57 | Helen Bank Drive (adj) |
| 38 | Arriva North West | ~27 min | 13 | 06:11 | 18:10 | St Helens Road (adj) |
| 37 | Arriva North West | ~18 min | 13 | 06:45 | 18:46 | St Helens Road (adj) |
| 152 | Huyton Travel | ~29 min | 7 | 08:43 | 18:16 | Bushey Lane (adj) |
| 743 | Huyton Travel | ~34 min | 1 | 07:43 | 07:43 | Henderson Drive (opp) |
| 152 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~20 min | 1 | 08:02 | 08:02 | Bushey Lane (adj) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rainford to St Helens?
6 routes run directly from Rainford to St Helens: the 38A (Arriva North West), the 38 (Arriva North West), the 37 (Arriva North West), the 152 (Huyton Travel), the 743 (Huyton Travel), the 152 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Rainford to St Helens?
Around 19 minutes on the 38A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainford to St Helens?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 38A) leaves around 07:57 and the last around 22:57. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainford to St Helens?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.