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How to get fromCarlisle to Runcornby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Runcorn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus bus 110
    2h 30m
    £43–71

  2. Drive 122.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Runcorncar car 122.5 mi
    2h 10m
    £30–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2h 35m
    £33–102

  4. Train, bus via Queen Square Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus bus 79C / ...
    3h 26m
    £45–78

Carlisle to Runcorn by train and bus

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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