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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn Station is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Runcorn Station?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Runcorn Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Runcorn via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Runcorn Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Runcorn Station is 265 miles. The road distance is 215.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Runcorn Station train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Runcorn Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn Station is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Runcorn Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Runcorn Station?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn Station?

There are 2167+ hotels available in Runcorn Station.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn Station by train, 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 41m
£56–160
Drive 214.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Runcorn Stationcar 214.2 mi
3h 57m
£54–77
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
4h 42m
£60–150
Train via Preston
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 17m
£54–152
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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
£62–156
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 32m
£70–166
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
5h 42m
£75–193

Edinburgh to Runcorn Station by train

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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