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£54–125Drive 47.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Garstang47.8 mi
1h 2m£12–17Train, bus
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to OrmskirkHunts Cross - Ormskirk
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station2A
5h 21m£14–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Garstang47.8 mi
1h 2m£100–120
Runcorn to Garstang by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Garstang is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Garstang is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £11 - £17.
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 £50 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Runcorn to Garstang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Garstang is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Runcorn to Garstang.
There are 2082+ hotels available in Garstang.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Garstang, England?
There is no direct connection from Runcorn to Garstang. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Preston, then take the taxi to Garstang. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Park Hill Road via Liverpool South Parkway, Ormskirk, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Janice Drive in around 5h 21m.
- 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 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
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirk
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- 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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