Trains from Whaley Bridge
to Runcorn
From £33.80
Whaley Bridge to Runcornby train on average takes 1 hrs 49 mins
Whaley Bridge to Runcorn one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £33.80
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 36 minutes
- First train leaves Whaley Bridge at 06:06
- Last train leaves Whaley Bridge at 21:31
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1 Adult
(16+)0 Children (5 - 15)
Under 5s go freeWhaley Bridge to Runcorn train times
| Last updated: 00:05:42
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09:13 Whaley Bridge On Time | 11:09 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 56m, 2 changes | ||
11:15 Whaley Bridge On Time | 13:00 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 45m, 2 changes | ||
13:17 Whaley Bridge On Time | 15:16 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 59m, 2 changes | ||
15:13 Whaley Bridge On Time | 17:16 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 3m, 2 changes | ||
17:13 Whaley Bridge On Time | 19:16 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 3m, 2 changes |
Station Message
From 16 January, Engineering works being undertaken to replace a bridge may affect roads around the station, please check before you travel. In addition to this, train services on 18-28 February will be replaced by road vehicles.
Whaley Bridge facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Waiting room available during booking office hours, and canopies at all times
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
For Buxton - bus stop opposite the Joddrell Arms Pub on Buxton Road, for Manchester bus stop outside the Joddrell Arms Pub at the bottom of the station approach road.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces21
- ChargesDaily: £2.00
Weekly: £8.00
Monthly: £31.00
Annual: £320.00
Note:Daily Charge: £2.00
Up to 2 hours (no return) £0.50
Up to 4 hours (no return) £1.00
Overnight Parking (1600-0759) £0.50
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Station entrance
- Annotation
8 hoops
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:50 to 13:25
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
The station forecourt/car park slopes steeply upwards from its entrance at the junction of Market street and Reservoir Road. Access to the Buxton platform is step-free via a tarmac footpath along the front of the station building to a gate onto the platform, or via 10 steps up to the ticket office then one step down onto the platform. Step-free access to the Manchester platform is via a sloping path from Station View and through a gate onto the platform. A stepped footbridge connects the two platforms. However there is a large gap between the train and platform on both platforms.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Station Message
Trains to and from Runcorn will be busier than usual from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 August, as well as on bank holiday Monday 25 August, due to Creamfields Festival. Please leave plenty of time for your journey as there may be queuing systems in place at the station. Creamfields shuttle buses will be running to Runcorn station from the festival site.
Runcorn facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Seating and waiting rooms throughout.
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Available in the car park
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Tariff
Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 1 - Multi Story ( Platform 1)
Spaces: 451
Number Accessible Spaces: 11
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
Notes
Tariff
Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 2 ( Platform 1)
Spaces: 76
Number Accessible Spaces: 16
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 3
Notes
Tariff
Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 3 ( Platform 2)
Spaces: 100
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces16
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
- Annotation
16 spaces by car park 1 on umbrella style racks and 3 x hoops on Platform 1 (2 x cycles per hoop = 6 spaces)
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
The Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the Ticket Office. Please talk to a member of staff either in person or via the help point. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking is recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 00:15
Sun 08:00 to 00:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
