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How to get fromRuncorn to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    1h 8m
    £4–21

  2. Bus, train, line 111 bus

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Horton Roadbus bus 111
    1h 37m

  3. Drive 26.6 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Greater Manchestercar car 26.6 mi
    35 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Greater Manchestertaxi taxi 26.6 mi
    35 min
    £55–75

  5. Bus, line 100 bus, line 150 bus

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Nantwich Roadbus bus 150
    2h 51m

Runcorn to Greater Manchester by train and bus

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Greater Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Nantwich Road via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 2h 51m.

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