What is the cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Wigan?

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Wigan is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Runcorn to Wigan?

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Wigan is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Green Oaks and arriving at Clayton Street via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Wigan North Western via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Wigan?

The distance between Runcorn and Wigan is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

How do I travel from Runcorn to Wigan without a car?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Wigan without a car is to line 30 bus and line 352 bus which takes 1h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Runcorn to Wigan?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Runcorn to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Wigan bus from?

Runcorn to Wigan bus services, operated by Metro Network, depart from Green Oaks station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Wigan train from?

Runcorn to Wigan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Wigan?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Wigan is to line 30 bus and line 352 bus which takes 1h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Runcorn to Wigan bus arrive?

Runcorn to Wigan bus services, operated by Metro Network, arrive at Chalon Way West station.

Where does the Runcorn to Wigan train arrive?

Runcorn to Wigan train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Wigan is 19 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Runcorn to Wigan.

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Runcorn to Wigan - 6 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, and line 352 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Wigan by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 30 bus, line 352 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Chalon Way Westbus 30
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Clayton Streetbus 352
1h 32m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wallgatebus 360
1h 53m
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 32m
£19–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Wigantaxi 18.4 mi
29 min
£40–50
Drive 18.4 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Wigancar 18.4 mi
29 min
£5–7
Line 61 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Poplar Bankbus 61
2. Take the train from Huyton to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
2h 6m
£7–13

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Distance: 19.7 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a bus from Green Oaks to Clayton Street via Chalon Way West in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Wigan North Western via Crewe in around 1h 32m.

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