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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Runcorn is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Runcorn is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Runcorn via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Runcorn?

The distance between Falkirk and Runcorn is 288 miles. The road distance is 223.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Falkirk to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Runcorn train from?

Falkirk to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or fly from Falkirk to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Runcorn is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Falkirk to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falkirk to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Runcorn is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Falkirk to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

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Falkirk to Runcorn - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Falkirk to Runcorn by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Haymarket to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 3m
£100–179
Drive 222.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Falkirk to Runcorncar 222.1 mi
3h 57m
£56–80
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
4h 52m
£69–166
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 39m
£59–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus 79C / ...
6h 56m
£93–161
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 33m
£58–193
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
5h 4m
£71–173
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
5h 35m
£64–175
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 42m
£80–182

Falkirk to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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