There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Garstang by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Preston
- Take the taxi from Preston to Garstang
2h 9m£56–131Drive 47.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Garstang47.8 mi
1h 2m£12–18Bus, line 110 bus
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wigan Bus Station360
- Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Stand110
5h 32mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Garstang47.8 mi
1h 2m£100–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Garstang is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Garstang is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Garstang. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Park Hill Road via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F, Wigan Bus Station, Bus Station and Janice Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Runcorn and Garstang is 85 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Garstang without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs £55 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Runcorn to Garstang, including transfers.
Runcorn to Garstang bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F station.
Runcorn to Garstang bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Garstang is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Runcorn to Garstang.
There are 2101+ hotels available in Garstang.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Garstang, England?
You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Park Hill Road via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F, Wigan Bus Station, Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Janice Drive in around 5h 32m.
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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
- £10–21
- 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
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wigan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wigan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Website
- holmeswoodcoaches.com
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- holmeswoodcoaches.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Preston Taxis LTD
- Phone
- +44 1772717171
- Website
- prestonprotaxis.co.uk
Ashton Allied Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 600 600
- Website
- ashtonallied.co.uk
AAA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 555 444
- Website
- aaataxispreston.co.uk
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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