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 55m.

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 52m and costs £35 - £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 52m.

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 52m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn, including transfers.

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 or fly from Edinburgh to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 22m.

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 55m to drive from Edinburgh to Runcorn.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Runcorn train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2752+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Edinburgh to Runcorn - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 52m
£36–165
Train via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 20m
£30–131
Drive 214.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Runcorn214.2 mi
3h 55m
£53–77
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
5h 22m
£66–184
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Runcorn
5h 10m
£60–148
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
6h 45m
£74–180
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Runcorn
6h 3m
£67–209

Edinburgh to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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 £28–150 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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