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How to get fromManchester to Runcornby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Warrington Centraltrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus bus 110
    1h 1m
    £7–14

  2. Line 100 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus bus 110
    2h 32m
    £3–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 1m
    £12–27

  4. Drive 27.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Runcorncar car 27.2 mi
    39 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Runcorntaxi taxi 27.2 mi
    39 min
    £55–70

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus bus X4
    2h 50m
    £8–19

Manchester to Runcorn by train and bus

Calendar373Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 42 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 2h 32m.

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