There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Padiham 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 Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Accrington
3h 20m£32–107Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Padiham47.7 mi
55 min£12–18Line 100 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchange100
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationX43
4h 47mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Padiham47.7 mi
55 min£100–120Bus, line 110 bus, line 152 bus
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wigan Bus Station360
- Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Stand110
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Office152
5h 10m
Runcorn to Padiham by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Padiham is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Padiham is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £11 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Padiham. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Town Hall via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Runcorn and Padiham is 96 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Padiham without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £30 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Runcorn to Padiham, including transfers.
Runcorn to Padiham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Padiham is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.
Runcorn to Padiham bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Padiham is 48 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Runcorn to Padiham.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Padiham, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Malvern Avenue via Crewe, Preston, Accrington, and Bus Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Town Hall via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 4h 47m.
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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
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Accrington
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- 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
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- hello@blackburnbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-blackburn-bus-company/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £100–120
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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