There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Salford Quays by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi
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Bus, train, tram
best- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G110
- Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Harbour City
1h 53m£6–18Bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G110
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to The Trafford Centre Bus Station100
2h 51mDrive 25.4 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Salford Quays25.4 mi
33 min£7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Salford Quays25.4 mi
33 min£55–70Train, tram
- Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester PiccadillyLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Harbour CityBlue Line
2h£12–27
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Salford Quays is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Salford Quays is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Imperial War Museum Metrolink Stop via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and The Trafford Centre Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Harbour City via Frodsham and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Runcorn and Salford Quays is 29 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Salford Quays without a car is to bus and train and tram which takes 1h 53m and costs £6 - £18.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Runcorn to Salford Quays, including transfers.
Runcorn to Salford Quays bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.
Runcorn to Salford Quays train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Frodsham station.
Runcorn to Salford Quays bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Salford Quays, England?
You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Imperial War Museum Metrolink Stop via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–11
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Piccadilly to Harbour City
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Frodsham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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 30 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
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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 Salford Quays train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Salford Quays is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Runcorn to Salford Quays.
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