There are 4 ways to get from Atherton to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hag Fold to Wigan Wallgate
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorn
2h 3m£24–42Drive 21.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atherton to Runcorn21.6 mi
28 min£6–8Line 19 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M19 / ...
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A110
3h 3mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Atherton to Runcorn21.6 mi
28 min£45–60
Atherton to Runcorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atherton to Runcorn is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Atherton to Runcorn is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Morley Street and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Leigh Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Hag Fold and arriving at Runcorn via Wigan North Western and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Atherton and Runcorn is 64 miles. The road distance is 21.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atherton to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Atherton to Runcorn, including transfers.
Atherton to Runcorn bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, depart from Leigh Bus Station.
Atherton to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hag Fold station.
The best way to get from Atherton to Runcorn is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 19 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Atherton, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Hag Fold to Runcorn via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morley Street to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Leigh Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hag Fold to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- 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
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–16
- 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
Bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Cable Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1925 299 996
Apollo1 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1925 321 666
Rainbow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 711 441
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More Questions & Answers
Atherton to Runcorn bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M station.
Atherton to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atherton to Runcorn is 22 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Atherton to Runcorn.
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