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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    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 14m
    £72–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchangebus bus Uk021
    5h 41m
    £26–58

  3. Drive 163 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Runcorncar car 163 mi
    2h 53m
    £40–58

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    4h 52m
    £55–132

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 40m
    £58–110

Bristol to Runcorn by train

Calendar191Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h 41m.

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