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station information and services
Runcorn East
Amenities at train station
Parking
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 12:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:15 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Manchester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient. Access between both platforms is via a footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Located outside the ticket office on the wall
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Runcorn East
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are From the ticket office walk up the steps apx 50m to main road. or Take footbridge by station entrance, walk apx 75m.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The bus stops on Barnfield Avenue nearest to the station car park. Towards Manchester, wait at the bus stop on the same side of the road as the car park. Towards Chester, wait at the bus stop on the opposite side of the road as the car park.
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FAQ: Travel from Runcorn East (RUE)
Everything you need to know about Runcorn East (RUE): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.
Yes, Runcorn East station offers accessibility services, including staff help for passengers with reduced mobility.
Runcorn East station is near Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, which offers visitors a glimpse into medieval history and a chance to explore beautiful gardens.
Car rental services are not available at Runcorn East.
The city center is approximately 4.654 km from Runcorn East station.
To get to the city center from Runcorn East, you can use onward travel information: From the ticket office, walk up the steps approximately 50m to the main road for the nearest bus stops or take the footbridge by the station entrance and walk approximately 75m. For Rail Replacement Services, the bus stops on Barnfield Avenue are nearest to the station car park; wait on the same side of the road for services towards Manchester or on the opposite side for Chester.
For Runcorn East, it is generally advisable to arrive at least 15–30 minutes before your scheduled departure to ensure a smooth boarding experience and account for any potential delays.
Runcorn East station is located at Barnfield Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP.
Runcorn East station offers a parking facility in the form of a Station Car Park.
The cost of a train ticket from Runcorn East to the nearest airport, which is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, varies based on factors such as time of booking, time of travel, and available discounts.
Runcorn East is served by train operators including Transport for Wales.
The public transport connections from Runcorn East include bus stops accessible by walking approximately 50 meters up the steps to the main road or about 75 meters via the footbridge by the station entrance. For bus services, towards Manchester, passengers should wait at the bus stop on the same side of the road as the car park on Barnfield Avenue, and for services towards Chester, they should wait at the bus stop on the opposite side of the road.
Traveling early morning or late evening at Runcorn East station is generally considered safe, with the station equipped with CCTV surveillance and regular staff presence to enhance security.
Security and ticket checks at Runcorn East station are standard practices to ensure passenger safety and fare compliance.
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