There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Runcorn by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 36m
£106 - £243
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 48m
£17 - £24
3 alternative options
Train via Cardiff • 6h 41m
£115 - £180
Drive • 3h 55m
£35 - £55
Fly, train • 5h 7m
£64 - £324
Exeter to Runcorn by train
The train journey time between Exeter and Runcorn is around 4h 54m and covers a distance of around 241 miles. The fastest train normally takes 3h 54m. Operated by CrossCountry and London Midland, the Exeter to Runcorn train service departs from Exeter St Davids and arrives in Runcorn. Typically 71 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Exeter to Runcorn train schedules
Trains departing Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Trains departing Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Runcorn is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 7h 48m.
The quickest way to get from Exeter to Runcorn is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Exeter Sidwell St and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham New Street Station and Warrington, Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Runcorn via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Exeter and Runcorn is 185 miles. The road distance is 239.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £100 - £250.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Exeter to Runcorn, including transfers.
Exeter to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Exeter Sidwell St station.
Exeter to Runcorn train services, operated by CrossCountry, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Runcorn is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 7h 48m.
- Distance: 185.1 miles
- Duration: 4h 36m
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Exeter to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Runcorn via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth, Birmingham New Street Station, and Warrington, Bus Interchange in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- blueislands.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70 - £320
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £150 - £600
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75 - £220
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £75 - £95
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £150 - £220
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- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28 - £32
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Advanced Single/Anytime Advance
- £6 - £10
- Anytime Day Single
- £28 - £32
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8 - £11
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Advanced Single/Anytime Advance
- £4 - £6
- Anytime Day Single
- £8 - £11
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £55
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £40 - £55
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £70 - £95
- Website
- tfw.gov.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65 - £95
- Website
- tfw.wales
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8 - £35
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- £8 - £11
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £24 - £35
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter Sidwell St to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8 - £11
- Website
- National Express
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Birmingham New Street Station to Warrington Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7 - £10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Exeter Airport to Manchester Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Exeter to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warrington Interchange station.
Exeter to Runcorn train services, operated by London Midland, arrive at Runcorn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Runcorn is 239 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Exeter to Runcorn.
Blue Islands Limited and Aer Lingus offer flights from Exeter Airport to Manchester Airport.
Book your Exeter to Runcorn train tickets online with Omio.
There are 389+ hotels available in Runcorn. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from Exeter to Exeter Airport is to line 56 bus which takes 25 min and costs £2 - £3.