What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Runcorn?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Runcorn is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Runcorn?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Runcorn is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Runcorn via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Bristol to Runcorn?

The distance between Bristol and Runcorn is 165 miles. The road distance is 163.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Runcorn without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Runcorn?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Bristol to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Runcorn bus from?

Bristol to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Runcorn train from?

Bristol to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Bristol to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 1m, you could also bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Bristol to Runcorn bus arrive?

Bristol to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bristol to Runcorn train arrive?

Bristol to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Runcorn is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bristol to Runcorn.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Runcorn?

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 1660+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Bristol to Runcorn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 8m
£73–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
5h 29m
£18–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 12m
£43–106
Drive 163 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Runcorncar 163 mi
2h 53m
£41–59
Fly
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
5h 1m
£52–153

Bristol to Runcorn by train

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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