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How to get fromDarlington to Runcornby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Runcorn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 51m
    £34–115
  2. Drive 119.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Runcorncar car 119.5 mi
    2h 28m
    £30–43
  3. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus bus 100
    5h 50m

Darlington to Runcorn by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darlington, England and Runcorn, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £28–110 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darlington to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h 50m.

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