There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Altrincham
2h 1m£15–43Drive 19.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Altrincham19.4 mi
25 min£5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G110
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K to Altrincham Interchange5
2h 4mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Altrincham19.4 mi
25 min£40–55
Runcorn to Altrincham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Altrincham is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Altrincham is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Altrincham via Crewe and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Runcorn and Altrincham is 56 miles. The road distance is 19.5 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Altrincham without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £15 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Runcorn to Altrincham, including transfers.
Runcorn to Altrincham bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.
Runcorn to Altrincham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Altrincham is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £15 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Altrincham, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Altrincham via Crewe and Stockport in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Altrincham Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K in around 2h 4m.
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stockport to Altrincham
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
District Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1928 733 733
- Website
- districttaxisfrodsham.co.uk
Apec Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1928 575 757
- Website
- apectaxis.com
ABC Taxis Runcorn
- Phone
- +44 1928 577 777
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to Altrincham bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.
Runcorn to Altrincham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Altrincham is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Runcorn to Altrincham.
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