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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Runcorn via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Runcorn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Runcorn is 265 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Runcorn bus from?

Edinburgh to Runcorn bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Runcorn train from?

Edinburgh to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £250 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Runcorn bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Runcorn bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Runcorn train arrive?

Edinburgh to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Runcorn is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Edinburgh to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

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Edinburgh to Runcorn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 49m
£35–169
Train via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 16m
£32–139
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
8h 34m
Drive 214.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Runcorncar 214.2 mi
3h 57m
£53–76
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 2m
£64–248
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Leeds - Chester
6h 44m
£56–115
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
4h 54m
£48–160
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 40m
£70–206

Edinburgh to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Runcorn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–150 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 8h 34m.

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