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How to get fromBlackburn to Runcornby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to PrestontrainColne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreettrainBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 20m
    £12–44

  2. Drive 39.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackburn to Runcorncar39.4 mi
    50 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 152 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Arrival Standbus152
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus110
    3h 9m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Runcorntaxi39.4 mi
    50 min
    £80–100

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
    2h 23m
    £29–105

  6. Line 1 bus, line 582 bus, line 19 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus1
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus582
    3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Mbus19 / ...
    4h 41m

Blackburn to Runcorn by train

Calendar140Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Runcorn via Preston and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bolton Interchange, Leigh Bus Station, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 4h 41m.

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