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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 prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €43.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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€56 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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How to get from London to Runcorn by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Runcorn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Runcorn:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Runcorn costing on average $22 (€17).
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Runcorn costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Runcorn take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Runcorn station (RUN).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- 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, Megabus to go to Runcorn by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Runcorn by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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