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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    3h 51m
    £127–287

  2. Drive  298.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cornwall to Runcorncar car 298.5 mi
    5h 20m
    £74–107

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train
    7h 23m
    £133–228

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NQY - LPL
    4h 21m
    £122–284

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train
    10h 38m
    £135–246

Cornwall to Runcorn by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Runcorn via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a week.

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