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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Cardiff to Runcorn

Cheapest
3 h 13 min
Car
301 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$202.52
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$151.89

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$379.73
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$430.36

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$405.05

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

West Midlands Trains

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Runcorn is to drive which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $70.65 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Runcorn via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Runcorn?

The distance between Cardiff and Runcorn is 258 km. The road distance is 299.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $70.65 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cardiff to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Runcorn train from?

Cardiff to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or fly from Cardiff to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $70.65 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $43.48 - $152.17 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Runcorn train arrive?

Cardiff to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Runcorn is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Runcorn.

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

Book your Cardiff to Runcorn train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Runcorn?

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