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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Stanlow and Thornton Stationby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Stanlow and Thornton Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Helsbytrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2h 43m
    £15–27

  2. Line 150 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 2 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Yew Tree Road to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 150
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Halton Hospitalbus bus X30
    4. Take the bus from Halton Hospital to Thornton Research Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    4h 16m
    £7–11

  3. Line 110 bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Halton Hospitalbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Halton Hospital to Thornton Research Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    3h 32m
    £10–21

  4. Drive 31.9 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Stanlow and Thornton Stationcar car 31.9 mi
    36 min
    £8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Stanlow and Thornton Stationtaxi taxi 31.9 mi
    36 min
    £70–85

Greater Manchester to Stanlow and Thornton Station by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Stanlow and Thornton Station, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Helsby hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Stanlow and Thornton Station via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Warrington Central, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Halton Hospital, and Thornton Research Centre in around 3h 32m.

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