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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 an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a flight costs an average of €120.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€29 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €120 Average price | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Runcorn to London:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Runcorn to London costing on average €76.
A bus is €89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Runcorn to London costing on average €120.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
The journey is about 1h 21m faster (2h 36m by train vs 3h 57m by car) and roughly €9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€76 vs €85). 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 Runcorn to London
How to get from Runcorn to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Runcorn to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 AM4h35Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)2:35 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 AM4h35Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)2:35 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C16931 · C1802110:51 AM3h34Runcorn station (RUN)2:25 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€551One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus10:00 AM5h10Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)3:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Runcorn to London:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Runcorn to London costing on average €29.
A bus is €93 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Runcorn to London costing on average €120.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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