What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Runcorn?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Runcorn is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Runcorn?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Runcorn is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Bolton Shopping Park and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Leigh Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Runcorn via Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Bolton to Runcorn?

The distance between Bolton and Runcorn is 46 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Runcorn without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £6 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Runcorn?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Bolton to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Runcorn bus from?

Bolton to Runcorn bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Shopping Park station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Runcorn train from?

Bolton to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Bolton to Runcorn is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £6 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 582 bus and line 19 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Bolton to Runcorn bus arrive?

Bolton to Runcorn bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Runcorn train arrive?

Bolton to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Runcorn is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Bolton to Runcorn.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Runcorn?

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Bolton to Runcorn - 4 ways to travel via train, line 582 bus, and line 19 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 29m
£7–66
Line 582 bus, line 19 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Leigh Bus Stationbus 582
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Mbus 19 / ...
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus 110
2h 20m
Drive 27 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Runcorncar 27 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Runcorntaxi 27 mi
40 min
£55–70

Bolton to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Runcorn via Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool South Parkway in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Leigh Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 2h 20m.

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