OUR LOCATION
IDEALLY SITUATED AT THE HEART OF THE REGIONS MOTORWAY NETWORK FORMED BY LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER AND CHESTER
Transport within the Borough is made easy by the modern network of roads and expressways. The Mersey Gateway Bridge a major regional infrastructure project and a significant achievement for the fourth smallest unitary authority in the country. The Mersey Gateway Bridge not only eases congestion for the Borough and the wider region, it also provides further opportunity for significant development.
Unique system of dedicated Busway
Halton has a unique system of 17km of dedicated Busway serving the major employment and residential areas.
Railway stations
Two railway stations, Runcorn Mainline and Runcorn East, provide fast and frequent services throughout the UK. Commuters can be in Liverpool in 20 minutes, Manchester in 40 minutes and London in less than 2 hours. There are also regular connections to Birmingham, Chester, Crewe, and North Wales.
Ferries and cruises
In addition, its proximity to Liverpool and Birkenhead means that ferries to Ireland and the Isle of Man make those journeys easily accessible. Liverpool Cruise Terminal is fast earning a reputation as a desirable embarkation point for those who prefer travelling from closer to home. An increasing number of cruise lines now include the city as their UK departure point.
Ideally location near airports
Halton is ideally located between Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport, one of Europe’s fastest growing regional airports.
