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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Runcornby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Runcorn by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Crewetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 18m
    £14–32

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus bus X4
    2h 20m
    £5–12

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester (MAN) to Runcornrideshare rideshare 21.7 mi
    25 min

  4. Drive  21.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Runcorncar car 21.7 mi
    25 min
    £6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Runcorntaxi taxi 21.7 mi
    25 min
    £45–60

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Frodshamtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2h 1m
    £15–25

  7. Train, line 61 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rainhilltrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rainhill Interchange to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2h 2m
    £12–23

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Runcorn by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Runcorn via Crewe in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 2h 20m.

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