There are 4 ways to get from Altrincham to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Altrincham to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorn
1h 39m£14–40Drive 19.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altrincham to Runcorn19.6 mi
24 min£5–8Bus
- Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K5
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A110
1h 49mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Altrincham to Runcorn19.6 mi
24 min£40–55
Altrincham to Runcorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Runcorn is to drive which costs £4 - £8 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Runcorn is to drive which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Altrincham to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Altrincham and arriving at Runcorn via Stockport and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Altrincham and Runcorn is 56 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.
The best way to get from Altrincham to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £14 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Altrincham to Runcorn, including transfers.
Altrincham to Runcorn bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, depart from Altrincham Interchange station.
Altrincham to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Altrincham station.
The best way to get from Altrincham to Runcorn is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Altrincham to Runcorn via Stockport and Crewe in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 1h 49m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Altrincham to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Stockport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://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
Train from Stockport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- 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
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Altrincham Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
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More Questions & Answers
Altrincham to Runcorn bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K station.
Altrincham to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altrincham to Runcorn is 20 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Altrincham to Runcorn.
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