Travel Information between Runcorn and Manchester
| 22 miles (36 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $13 - $32 | |
| Train • $13 (€12) • 57 min | |
| Train • $13 (€12) • 57 min | |
| TransPennine Express |
Travel 22 miles (36 km) by train or bus between Runcorn and Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Runcorn to Manchester.
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How to get from Runcorn to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Runcorn to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Runcorn to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Runcorn to Manchester.

There are 2 options to travel to Manchester from Runcorn including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Manchester from Runcorn is by taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Runcorn to Manchester:
Taking a train costs $19 (€17) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $32 (€29).
The fastest way from Runcorn to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 57 min.
There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 4 min.
The Runcorn to Manchester distance is around 22 miles (36 km).
The average frequency per day from Runcorn to Manchester is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Runcorn to Manchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Runcorn to Manchester:
- Most travelers take a train from Runcorn East to Manchester Piccadilly.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Runcorn to Manchester:
- You can take a train from Runcorn to Manchester with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€12) with Transport for Wales from Runcorn to Manchester.
Yes, there are direct services available from Runcorn to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Runcorn and Manchester.
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