Runcorn applicants looking for a visa appointment can compare the supported routes listed for this location and plan around the Manchester centres supplied for this page.
Centre and route research checked 2 August 2026
Every route below is linked to a current appointment provider and an active Cancellation Finder product.
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Distances start from the centre of Runcorn and follow a road route where available.
Check the current submission time and courier requirements before travelling.
The centre is close to Piccadilly Gardens. Check the France provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.
Check the destination-specific VFS page and appointment confirmation before travelling.
Attend only with the documents and appointment confirmation required for your visa category.
Driving distances and times are estimates calculated from the centre of the named location. Live traffic, road closures and the applicant starting point can change the journey.
Runcorn applicants looking for a visa appointment can compare the supported routes listed for this location and plan around the Manchester centres supplied for this page. The nearest supported centres cover Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal, while a further Spain option is listed in London. The Cancellation Finder helps you watch a chosen route and receive email and SMS notifications about relevant appointment availability. Availability changes, so confirm the provider's current instructions and booking requirements before making travel arrangements.
The supplied route list gives Runcorn applicants five Manchester choices: Spain through BLS International, France through TLScontact, and Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal through VFS Global. The Manchester centres are separate locations, so confirm the destination and provider on the official booking page for the route you select. This page is a practical starting point rather than a complete list of every centre. Check the destination guidance and current provider instructions before selecting a route for your application.
Spain is represented in Manchester and London, both through BLS International, while the other listed destinations use Manchester facilities. The Manchester BLS centre is at Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF. TLScontact's France centre is at 1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE, and the VFS Global centre for Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal is at 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH. Use the official page for the destination you need before travelling.
The supplied driving-time estimates place the Manchester BLS Spain centre at 37 minutes from the centre of Runcorn. TLScontact Manchester and VFS Global Manchester are each estimated at 41 minutes. These figures are calculated with OpenStreetMap OSRM and are only planning estimates: your starting point, live traffic and road closures can change the time. Check the exact address against the official page and confirmation, then allow sensible extra time for arrival and any provider-specific submission or courier instructions.
Manchester is the closest supported city in the supplied list, and the centres have different addresses and listed providers. Spain appointments in Manchester use BLS International at Chapel Street, France uses TLScontact on Portland Street, and Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal use VFS Global on Devonshire Street North. A London BLS Spain option is also listed, with an estimated 237-minute driving time from Runcorn's centre. Confirm the destination, provider, address and appointment instructions before setting out for that specific route.
Read the official provider page and appointment confirmation before leaving Runcorn. Check the destination, centre address and any appointment-specific instructions. BLS Spain applicants in Manchester should also check current submission time and courier requirements, as these details can change.
France appointments use TLScontact Manchester, while Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal use VFS Global Manchester. Spain is listed through BLS International in Manchester or London. Check the destination-specific official page rather than assuming that one centre's instructions apply to another.
The Manchester estimates range from 37 to 41 minutes from the centre of Runcorn, but they are not fixed journey times. Live traffic, road closures and your actual starting point may alter the trip. Plan arrival with a sensible buffer and keep the confirmation accessible.
For the London BLS Spain centre, attend with the documents and appointment confirmation required for your visa category. For Manchester, verify the correct address: BLS Spain is on Chapel Street, TLScontact on Portland Street, and VFS Global on Devonshire Street North.
This guide was researched on 2 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.