The average bus between Wakefield and Runcorn takes 5h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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 3 hours between Wakefield and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Runcorn? 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 Wakefield to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Wakefield to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wakefield to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
The distance between Wakefield and Runcorn is 90 km. The road distance is 182 km.
National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.