There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Runcorn by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to CreweWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to RuncornBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 10m£21–40Line 352 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clayton Street to Church Street352
- Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Green Oaks17
1h 50m£5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wigan to Runcorn18.6 mi
29 min£40–50Drive 18.6 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Runcorn18.6 mi
29 min£5–7Train
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime StreetWigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to RuncornLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 15m£7–22
Wigan to Runcorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Runcorn is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Runcorn is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Clayton Street and arriving at Green Oaks via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Runcorn via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Wigan and Runcorn is 58 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Runcorn without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 10m and costs £21 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Wigan to Runcorn, including transfers.
Wigan to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Clayton Street station.
Wigan to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Runcorn is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 10m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 352 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Runcorn via Crewe in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clayton Street to Green Oaks via Church Street and Chalon Way West in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–16
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–13
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Clayton Street to Church Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Chalon Way West to Green Oaks
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Phone
- 0151 449 3868
- info@huytontravel.co.uk
- Website
- huytontravel.co.uk
Bus from Chalon Way West to Green Oaks
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://huytontravel.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wigan to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Church Street station.
Wigan to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Runcorn is 19 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Wigan to Runcorn.
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