Bus from Widnes to Rainhill
6 direct routes · 9–26 min · first bus 05:07, last bus 19:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rainhill as of 03:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Widnes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Arriva North West | ~16 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 05:07 | 19:03 | Pit Lane | Rainhill Interchange (Stop E) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · C50, C39, 50, 752, 715
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:50 | 16:50 | Pit Lane | Rainhill Interchange (Stop E) | — |
| C39 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:48 | 16:48 | Pit Lane | Rainhill Interchange (Stop E) | — |
| 50 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:49 | 16:49 | Pit Lane | Rainhill Interchange (Stop E) | — |
| 752 | Huyton Travel | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Birchfield Gardens | Rainhill Interchange (Stop E) | — |
| 715 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Birchfield Gardens | Norlands Lane (adj) | St Helens |
Times are for the first boarding point in Widnes 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 61 bus, C39 bus, 50 bus, 752 bus or 715 bus timetable.
Fares from Widnes to Rainhill
- £2.40 adult single on the 61 (Arriva North West)
- £2.00 adult single on the C50 and C39 (Warrington's Own Buses)
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 Widnes to Rainhill?
6 routes run directly from Widnes to Rainhill: the 61 (Arriva North West), the C50 (Warrington's Own Buses), the C39 (Warrington's Own Buses), the 50 (Warrington's Own Buses), the 752 (Huyton Travel), the 715 (Warrington's Own Buses). The most frequent is the 61, 15 times each weekday — board at Pit Lane and get off at Rainhill Interchange (Stop E), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Widnes to Rainhill?
Between 9 minutes on the 752 and 26 on the C39, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Widnes to Rainhill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:07 and the last around 19:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Widnes to Rainhill?
Adult singles from Widnes to Rainhill: £2.40 on the 61 (Arriva North West); £2.00 on the C50 and C39 (Warrington's Own Buses). 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.