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 Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorn
2h 37m£33–108Drive 44.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Accrington to Runcorn44.4 mi
56 min£11–16Bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill InterchangeX41
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N100
4h 41mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Accrington to Runcorn44.4 mi
56 min£90–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Accrington to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station79C / ...
3h 33m£16–41
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 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Accrington to Runcorn is to drive which takes 56 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 41m.
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 37m.
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 37m and costs £30 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 37m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 4h 41m.
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 37m. 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 41m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Accrington to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–16
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.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
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- 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
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–13
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.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 20 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 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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 56 min to drive from Accrington to Runcorn.
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