What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Runcorn?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Runcorn is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Runcorn?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Runcorn is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Darlington to Runcorn?

The distance between Darlington and Runcorn is 156 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.

How do I travel from Darlington to Runcorn without a car?

The best way to get from Darlington to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £45 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Runcorn?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Darlington to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Runcorn bus from?

Darlington to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darlington station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Runcorn train from?

Darlington to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Darlington to Runcorn is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Darlington to Runcorn bus arrive?

Darlington to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Darlington to Runcorn train arrive?

Darlington to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Runcorn is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Darlington to Runcorn.

How do I get a train ticket from Darlington to Runcorn?

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Darlington to Runcorn - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 52m
£46–80
Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
5h 51m
£14–22
Drive 119.5 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Runcorncar 119.5 mi
2h 28m
£30–43

Darlington to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 155.4 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 26m. 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 51m.

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