There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Runcorn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RuncornBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 28m£40–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand ACf4
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A110
3h 7m£24–33Drive 125.2 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Runcorn125.2 mi
2h 15m£31–45
Cheltenham to Runcorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Runcorn is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Runcorn is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Racecourse and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Runcorn via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Runcorn is 120 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Cheltenham to Runcorn, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Cheltenham to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Runcorn is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 3h 7m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–56
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.
Cheltenham to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Runcorn is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Cheltenham to Runcorn.
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