The cheapest and fastest trains from Runcorn East (RUE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Runcorn East (RUE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Runcorn East (RUE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Runcorn East (RUE) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Runcorn East (RUE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Runcorn East (RUE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 39m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 21:11 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains from Runcorn East (RUE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsTransport for Wales, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Runcorn East (RUE) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
TransPennine Express
East Midlands Trains
FAQs: Runcorn East (RUE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Runcorn East (RUE) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Runcorn East (RUE) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 12:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
