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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Runcorn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Runcorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €79.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€27 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price | €86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Runcorn:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Runcorn costing on average €27.
A bus is €57 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Runcorn costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Runcorn take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
The journey is about 1h 49m faster (2h 19m by train vs 4h 8m by car) and roughly €59 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€27 vs €86). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Runcorn
How to get from London to Runcorn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Runcorn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:30 AM4h25London9:55 AMRuncorn€241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:30 AM4h25London9:55 AMRuncorn€241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:40 PM4h15London7:55 PMRuncorn€321One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:27 AM5h18London12:45 PMRuncorn€471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Runcorn:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Runcorn costing on average €27.
A bus is €57 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Runcorn costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Runcorn take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Runcorn as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Runcorn station (RUN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Runcorn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Runcorn by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Runcorn by flight.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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