How to travel from London to Runcorn

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Travel Information from London to Runcorn

Distance167 miles (269 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$17 - $53
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 4 h 37 min
Fastest modeFlight • $53 (€48) • 1 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, British Airways or Avanti West Coast

Travel 167 miles (269 km) by train, bus or flight to Runcorn from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, British Airways or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Runcorn.

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from London to Runcorn

How to get from London to Runcorn by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Runcorn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
02:40PM4h25
London
07:05PMRuncorn
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
02:40PM4h25
London
07:05PMRuncorn
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:40PM4h25
London
07:05PMRuncorn
$291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
10:40AM4h45
London
03:25PMRuncorn
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:30PM10h25
London
08:55AMRuncorn
$701One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Runcorn

Travel to Runcorn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Runcorn.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from London to Runcorn: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from London to Runcorn is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Runcorn:

A bus is $36 (€33) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from London to Runcorn costing on average $53 (€48).

Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from London to Runcorn is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 4 h 37 min on average.

Getting to Runcorn by train takes 1 h 55 min on average.

The distance from London to Runcorn is approximately 167 miles (269 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Runcorn is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 9 flights per day.
  • 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Runcorn as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Runcorn:

  • Trains mostly leave from London Euston and tend to arrive in Runcorn.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Runcorn:

  • You can travel by bus between London and Runcorn with FlixBus or Megabus, and you can find FlixBus London to Runcorn tickets for $17 (€15) on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane between London and Runcorn with British Airways, and you can find British Airways London to Runcorn tickets for $53 (€48) on Omio.
  • You can take a train from London to Runcorn with Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with West Midlands Trains from London to Runcorn.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Runcorn with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with Megabus with 1 direct bus per day.
  • 6 direct flights per day with.
  • Direct train available with Avanti West Coast 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Runcorn as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Runcorn from London.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Runcorn? Many Omio customers who go from London to Runcorn usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Manchester, London Euston, Liverpool or Eccles. If you're looking to explore Manchester, London Euston, Liverpool or Eccles from Runcorn, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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