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How to get from Altrincham to Runcorn by train?

From Altrincham to Runcorn by train

To get from Altrincham to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Altrincham station to Stockport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Crewe station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Altrincham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altrincham
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stockport
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Cardiff Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    29 min
  • 6
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    17 min
  • 8
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altrincham to Runcorn by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    34 min
  • 7
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Runcorn

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Runcorn, North West is approximately 56.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Runcorn by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altrincham

Altrincham is located at Altrincham, North West and the nearest public transport station is Stamford Way (Stop A).

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Stamford Way (Stop A)
  • Station House (Stop B)
  • Altrincham

Public transport stations close to Runcorn, North West

Runcorn is located at Runcorn, North West and the nearest public transport station is Bonton.

Train stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn East

Bus stations close to Runcorn:

  • Bonton
  • Bridge Street
  • Station Road

From Altrincham to Runcorn by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    34 min
  • 7
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to Runcorn?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altrincham to Runcorn?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Altrincham and Runcorn in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altrincham to Runcorn in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Altrincham station near Altrincham to Stockport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stockport station near Runcorn in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham to Runcorn in North West by train?

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Runcorn in North West by train is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altrincham to get to Runcorn in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Altrincham station near Altrincham in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altrincham and Runcorn in North West?

    Get off the train at the Stockport station, which is closest to Runcorn in North West.

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