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Birmingham, Great Britain → Runcorn, Great Britain

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One way to Travel from Birmingham to Runcorn

Composite routes from Birmingham to Runcorn

Cheapest

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Arriva North West

Phone:
0344 800 4411
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Bus Interchange to Runcorn
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.92–$4.94

Ashcroft Travel

Phone:
01514 202 220
Website:
ashcrofttravel.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Interchange to Runcorn
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$139.24

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Runcorn?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Runcorn is to bus which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Runcorn?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Runcorn is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $34.78 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Runcorn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Runcorn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Runcorn?

The distance between Birmingham and Runcorn is 120 km. The road distance is 138.1 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Runcorn without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $34.78 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Runcorn?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Runcorn bus from?

Birmingham to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Runcorn train from?

Birmingham to Runcorn train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Runcorn is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $34.78 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Birmingham to Runcorn bus arrive?

Birmingham to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warrington Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Runcorn train arrive?

Birmingham to Runcorn train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Runcorn station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Runcorn is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Birmingham to Runcorn.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Runcorn?

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2393+ hotels available in Runcorn. Prices start at $31.68 per night.
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