Walking, cycling and public transport

Hartford is close to wonderful walking and cycling routes. Take a look at what the village offers. The village also has good public transport connections to Northwich, Liverpool, Crewe and many other destinations. Find out about local buses and trains, plus the community Dial-a-ride bus service.

In Hartford, we have wonderful green spaces in and around our village. Marshall’s Arm nature reserve is particularly popular. See Nature and green spaces for more.

Want to walk or cycle with a social group?

  • Hartford Civic Society has a list of local walks, and organises walks in the village and further afield
  • Hartford Cycle Hub organises bike rides in and around the local area, including family rides, leisure rides and off-road rides.
Train on the Hartford line

Trains

Hartford Railway Station has direct services to Acton Bridge, Runcorn, Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street in one direction, plus Winsford, Crewe, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and other destinations in the other direction.

Nearby, Greenbank Railway Station has services which call at Chester, Delamere, and other stations in one direction, and Northwich, Knutsford, Altrincham, Stockport, Manchester Piccadilly and other destinations in the other direction.

Hartford Station is around one mile from Greenbank Station. It takes around 20 to 30 minutes to walk, or you can take the number 82 bus (see below).

Buses

Hartford has a number of public bus services.

  • The number 82 bus runs between Chester and Northwich. Bus stops are located along Chester Road
  • The number 49 circular bus runs between Northwich, Weaverham and Rudheath. Bus stops are located along Northwich Road and Beach Road
  • The number 48 bus runs between Frodsham and Northwich. Bus stops are located along Northwich Road and Beach Road

See the bus service timetables and plan your journey.

There is a free college bus for students going from Hartford to the Warrington campus of Warrington & Vale Royal College. There is no college bus to the Winsford campus, but students can access a free D&G bus pass. Find out more about transport to Warrington & Vale Royal College.

There is also a student bus to Priestley College in Warrington – see P9 Weaverham – Priestley College.

Community transport

Dial-a-Ride is a door-to-door minibus service available to residents in Hartford and other areas. The accessible minibuses are designed for people who may find public transport difficult to use, including those with mobility needs or transport anxiety. With Dial-a-ride, you can travel to places like Northwich, Blakemere Craft Centre, Delamere and Winsford for shopping or leisure. 

The service is run by local charity Changing Lives Together. Call Changing Lives Together to find out more, see the costs, and book travel: 01606 827121.