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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 Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    2h 27m
    £28–96

  2. Bus, line 310 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 2A
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 310
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus bus 79C / ...
    4h 51m
    £7–10

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

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 582
    3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Mbus bus 19 / ...
    3h 27m

  4. Drive 39.4 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Runcorncar car 39.4 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Runcorntaxi taxi 39.4 mi
    51 min
    £80–100

  6. Train, line 100 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Salford Crescenttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salford Crescent Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus bus 110
    3h 28m

Blackburn to Runcorn by train

Calendar136Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest 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 Crewe in around 2h 27m. 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 3h 27m.

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