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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Runcorn is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Runcorn is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Durham to Runcorn?

The distance between Durham and Runcorn is 178 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £25 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Durham to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Runcorn bus from?

Durham to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Runcorn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Durham to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £25 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Durham to Runcorn bus arrive?

Durham to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Durham to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Runcorn is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Durham to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2770+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Durham to Runcorn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 9m
£25–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
6h 29m
£18–42
Drive 136.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Runcorncar 136.4 mi
2h 48m
£33–48
Fly
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
5h 28m
£55–178

Durham to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–120 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 29m.

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