There are 6 ways to get from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Eastham Rake to Liverpool Central Loop LineEllesmere Port - Birkenhead Hamilton Square / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to RuncornLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 6m£9–16Line 1 bus, line 2 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridle Road to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange1 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Halton Lea South2 / ...
1h 44m£4–7Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bridle Road to Hood street1 / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to RuncornLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 15m£6–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn17.6 mi
20 min£35–50Drive 17.6 mi
- Drive from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn17.6 mi
20 min£5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Bridle Road to Hood street1 / ...
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station79C / ...
2h 2m£6–8
Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £35 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Bridle Road and arriving at Halton Lea South via Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Eastham Rake and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Eastham, Merseyside and Runcorn is 22 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.
The best way to get from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £8 - £17.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn, including transfers.
Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bridle Road station.
Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Eastham Rake station.
The best way to get from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £8 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 2 bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Eastham, Merseyside, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Eastham Rake to Runcorn via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridle Road to Halton Lea South via Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange in around 1h 44m.
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- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Eastham Rake to Liverpool Central Loop Line
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Bridle Road to Hood street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bridle Road to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Halton Lea South
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
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More Questions & Answers
Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.
Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central Loop Line station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn is 18 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Eastham, Merseyside to Runcorn.
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