How to get from Greater Manchester to Runcorn by bus and train?

From Greater Manchester to Runcorn by bus and train

To get from Greater Manchester to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 111 bus from Horton Road station to Chester Street 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 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Greater Manchester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Runcorn on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 111111
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Horton Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Horton Road
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Street
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    130 m • 2 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
    36 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
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Greater Manchester to Runcorn

The distance between Greater Manchester, North West and Runcorn, North West is approximately 62.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Greater Manchester to Runcorn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Greater Manchester to Runcorn

To check the bus and train timetable from Greater Manchester to Runcorn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Greater Manchester) and destination (Runcorn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Runcorn?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 111, Train line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Train line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Runcorn?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Greater Manchester to Runcorn?

    The 111 bus line goes from Horton Road station near Greater Manchester in Manchester to Chester Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Chester Street station near Runcorn in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Greater Manchester to Runcorn by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Greater Manchester in Manchester and Runcorn in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Greater Manchester to get to Runcorn?

    Get on the 111 bus from the Horton Road stop near Greater Manchester in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Greater Manchester and Runcorn?

    Get off the bus at the Chester Street station, which is closest to Runcorn in North West.

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