Bus from Rainford to Windle
10 direct routes · 8–22 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 22:56 (weekdays); night service 38A runs at 00:01.
Next buses to Windle as of 08:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Metro Network | ~22 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 16 | 06:11 | 22:56 | The Avenue (adj) | Crantock Grove (opp) | — |
| 37 | Metro Network | ~13 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 15 | 07:45 | 22:42 | Witton Way (opp) | Rainford Road (adj) | Crank |
| 37A | Metro Network | ~12 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:42 | 18:27 | Witton Way (opp) | Rainford Road (adj) | Crank |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 157, 787, 793, 792, 38A, 791
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Metro Network | ~12 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 12:01 | 12:01 | Witton Way (opp) | Rainford Road (adj) | — |
| 157 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~12 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 12:02 | 12:02 | Witton Way (opp) | Rainford Road (adj) | — |
| 787 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Witton Way (opp) | Crantock Grove (opp) | — |
| 793 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Witton Way (opp) | Crantock Grove (opp) | — |
| 792 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Witton Way (opp) | Crantock Grove (opp) | — |
| 38A | Metro Network | ~17 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:01 | 00:01 | The Avenue (adj) | Crantock Grove (opp) | — |
| 791 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Witton Way (opp) | Crantock Grove (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 38 bus, 37 bus, 37A bus, 157 bus, 787 bus, 793 bus, 792 bus or 38A bus timetable.
Fares from Rainford to Windle
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 Windle?
10 routes run directly from Rainford to Windle: the 38 (Metro Network), the 37 (Metro Network), the 37A (Metro Network), the 157 (Metro Network), the 157 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 787 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 793 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 792 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 38A (Metro Network), the 791 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The most frequent is the 38, 30 times each weekday — board at The Avenue (adj) and get off at Crantock Grove (opp), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rainford to Windle?
Between 8 minutes on the 792 and 22 on the 38, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainford to Windle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 22:56 — and night service 38A runs at 00:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainford to Windle?
Adult singles from Rainford to Windle: £2.00 on the 157, 787, 793 and 791 (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.