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How to get fromBath to Runcornby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    3h 47m
    £62–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchangebus bus Uk021
    7h 22m
    £22–35

  3. Drive  168.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bath to Runcorncar car 168.8 mi
    3h 13m
    £42–61

  4. Fly from Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    5h 12m
    £60–161

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 43m
    £65–111

  6. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    6h 40m
    £89–204

Bath to Runcorn by train

Calendar181Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bath to Runcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Runcorn via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 7h 22m.

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