The average bus between Runcorn and Wakefield takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Runcorn to Wakefield. 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 4 hours between Runcorn and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Wakefield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Runcorn to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Runcorn to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Runcorn and Wakefield is 90 km. The road distance is 183 km.
National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.