There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
2h 38m£23–62Drive 44.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Accrington to Runcorncar 44.3 mi
55 min£11–16Bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
4h 25mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Accrington to Runcorntaxi 44.3 mi
55 min£90–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Accrington to Wigan Wallgatetrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
- Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus 360
3h 49m£21–39
Accrington to Runcorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Runcorn is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Accrington to Runcorn is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Runcorn via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Accrington and Runcorn is 91 miles. The road distance is 44.6 miles.
The best way to get from Accrington to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £22 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Accrington to Runcorn, including transfers.
Accrington to Runcorn bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Infant Street station.
Accrington to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
The best way to get from Accrington to Runcorn is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £22 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Accrington, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Accrington to Runcorn via Preston and Crewe in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Accrington to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Accrington to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–20
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- hello@blackburnbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-blackburn-bus-company/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £90–120
Z Cars
- Phone
- +44 1254 872 999
Max Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1254 555 555
- Website
- maxtaxis.co.uk
Arrow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1254 872 777
Accrington Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1254 492 013
- Website
- accringtontaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Accrington to Runcorn bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Accrington to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Runcorn is 45 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Accrington to Runcorn.
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