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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Runcornby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 21m
    £12–26

  2. Line 111 bus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Horton Road to Chester Streetbus bus 111
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus bus 110
    1h 52m
    £7–15

  3. Drive  27 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Runcorncar car 27 mi
    36 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Runcorntaxi taxi 27 mi
    36 min
    £55–70

  5. Line 111 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Horton Road to Chester Streetbus bus 111
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Frodshamtrain train Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2h 34m
    £12–21

Greater Manchester to Runcorn by bus and train

Calendar342Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Runcorn, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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