There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station by bus, train, taxi, car, or foot
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Line 2 bus
best- Take the bus from Halton Lea South to Thornton Research Centre2 / ...
1h 2m£2–4Train
- Take the train from Runcorn to HelsbyLiverpool Lime Street - Chester / ...
- Take the train from Helsby to Stanlow & ThorntonHelsby - Ellesmere Port
1h 17m£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station10.7 mi
12 min£25–30Drive 10.7 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station10.7 mi
12 min£3–4Walk
- Take the foot from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station10.4 mi
3h 20m
Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station is to line 2 bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £25 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Halton Lea South and arriving at Thornton Research Centre. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Stanlow & Thornton via Helsby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Runcorn and Stanlow and Thornton Station is 14 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £2 - £4.
The line 2 bus from Halton Lea South to Thornton Research Centre takes 45 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Halton Lea South station.
Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station is to line 2 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Stanlow and Thornton Station, England?
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Halton Lea South to Thornton Research Centre every 3 hours. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Stanlow & Thornton via Helsby in around 1h 17m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Runcorn to Helsby
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Helsby to Stanlow & Thornton
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £3–5
Bus from Halton Lea South to Thornton Research Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- £25–30
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 Stanlow and Thornton Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Thornton Research Centre station.
Stanlow and Thornton Station is 1h ahead of Runcorn. It is currently 5:54 AM in Runcorn and 6:54 AM in Stanlow and Thornton Station.
Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Helsby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station is 11 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Runcorn to Stanlow and Thornton Station.
There are 2642+ hotels available in Stanlow and Thornton Station.