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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 €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a flight costs an average of €382.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€78 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €382 Average price | €87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from London to Runcorn
Compare the available ways to get from London to Runcorn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Runcorn:
A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Runcorn costing on average €78.
A bus is €353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Runcorn costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Runcorn take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
The journey is about 1h 57m faster (2h 11m by train vs 4h 8m by car) and roughly €9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€78 vs €87). 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C17878 · C177749:46 AM 2h36 London Euston (EUS) 12:22 PM Runcorn station (RUN) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C17878 · C17774
9:46 AM 2h36 London Euston (EUS) 12:22 PM Runcorn station (RUN) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- BA1382
6:25 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:30 PM Manchester Airport €228 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C17848 · C17771
8:46 AM 2h36 London Euston (EUS) 11:22 AM Runcorn station (RUN) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer - C17897 · C17775
12:46 PM 2h36 London Euston (EUS) 3:22 PM Runcorn station (RUN) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer - C17941 · C17781
1:46 PM 2h36 London Euston (EUS) 4:22 PM Runcorn station (RUN) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
3:40 PM 4h15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 7:55 PM Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:00 PM 4h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 7:55 PM Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BA1372
3:20 PM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 4:30 PM Manchester Airport €295 1 One-way 0 transfers 
BA8752+
BA890412:15 PM 3h15 London City Airport 3:30 PM Manchester Airport €319 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA8752+BA8906
12:15 PM 7h10 London City Airport 7:25 PM Manchester Airport €338 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Runcorn:
A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Runcorn costing on average €78.
A bus is €353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Runcorn costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Runcorn take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Runcorn by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Runcorn by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Runcorn by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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