The average bus between Kirkby and Runcorn takes 2h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Kirkby to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Kirkby and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkby is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 24m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Kirkby to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Kirkby station and arriving at Runcorn station via Queen Square Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Kirkby to Runcorn bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Kirkby Bus Station.
Kirkby to Runcorn bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Runcorn High Street Bus Station.
The distance between Kirkby and Runcorn is 18.8 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 20m.