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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
    2h 37m
    £34–104

  2. Drive 47.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Runcorncar47.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus110
    3h 26m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Runcorntaxi47.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £100–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Burnley Central to PrestontrainColne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreettrainBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 57m
    £18–42

  6. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus100
    5h 5m

Burnley to Runcorn by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Runcorn via Preston and Crewe in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 3h 26m.

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