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3About Runcorn
Runcorn spans the Mersey's south bank in Cheshire, easily reached via the M56 which cuts straight through town. The motorway connects west to Chester and east toward Manchester, while local routes include the A533 to Widnes and surrounding Cheshire towns. With over 500 EV chargers nearby and Liverpool Airport just 20 minutes away, it's well-positioned for both business and leisure travel. The town's silver arch bridge across the Mersey remains its most recognisable landmark.
Where is Runcorn on the map?
Runcorn is in England, at 53.342, -2.731 - about 8 km north-west of Aston, Cheshire West and Chester.
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EV Chargers in Runcorn
- Ashley Way, Widnes50 kW
- Green Oaks Way, Widnes50 kW
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Widnes50 kW
- Select Security Stadium, Widnes22 kW
- Albert Road, Widnes7 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Runcorn?
The closest airport to Runcorn is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 14 km (about 20 min by car). Other airports nearby: Manchester Airport.