There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Trafford by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the tram from Victoria to Parkwaytram
1h 41m£18–38Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Ellesmere Circlebus 100
2h 15m£4–5Drive 22.8 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Traffordcar 22.8 mi
36 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Traffordtaxi 22.8 mi
36 min£50–65
Runcorn to Trafford by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Trafford is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Trafford is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Ellesmere Circle via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Parkway via Liverpool Lime Street and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Runcorn and Trafford is 48 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Trafford without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Runcorn to Trafford, including transfers.
Runcorn to Trafford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.
Runcorn to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Trafford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Trafford, England?
You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Ellesmere Circle via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Victoria to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- 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
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Ellesmere Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
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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Runcorn to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Trafford is 23 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Runcorn to Trafford.
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