There are 4 ways to get from Trafford to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Eccles (Manchester) to Liverpool Lime StreetManchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to RuncornLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 16m£9–28Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Trafford to Runcorn24.3 mi
34 min£7–9Line 100 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ellesmere Circle to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N100
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A110
1h 45mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Trafford to Runcorn24.3 mi
34 min£50–65
Trafford to Runcorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trafford to Runcorn is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Trafford to Runcorn is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Trafford to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Circle and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Trafford to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Eccles (Manchester) and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Trafford and Runcorn is 40 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.
The best way to get from Trafford to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £9 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Trafford to Runcorn, including transfers.
Trafford to Runcorn bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ellesmere Circle station.
Trafford to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Eccles (Manchester) station.
The best way to get from Trafford to Runcorn is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £9 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Trafford, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Circle to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 1h 45m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Eccles (Manchester) to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Ellesmere Circle to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
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More Questions & Answers
Trafford to Runcorn bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.
Trafford to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trafford to Runcorn is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Trafford to Runcorn.
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