How to travel from Runcorn to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Runcorn to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Runcorn to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €61.

Distance: 167 miles (270 km)

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from Runcorn to London

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

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

FlixBus
09:00AM4h35
Runcorn
01:35PMLondon
$211One-way
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FlixBus
09:00AM4h35
Runcorn
01:35PMLondon
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:00AM4h35
Runcorn
01:35PMLondon
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Runcorn to London

Travel to London 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 Runcorn to London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Runcorn and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Runcorn to London is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Runcorn to London:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Runcorn to London costing on average $14 (€11).

A train is $66 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Runcorn to London costing on average $77 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Runcorn to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Runcorn to London is approximately 167 miles (270 km).
The average frequency per day from Runcorn to London is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Runcorn to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Runcorn station (RUN) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) and arrive in London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Runcorn to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Runcorn to London with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Runcorn to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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