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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Runcorn is to train and bus which costs £20 - £120 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Runcorn is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Runcorn?

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

How far is it from Glasgow to Runcorn?

The distance between Glasgow and Runcorn is 265 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Runcorn without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Runcorn bus from?

Glasgow to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Runcorn train from?

Glasgow to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Runcorn is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 7h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Glasgow to Runcorn bus arrive?

Glasgow to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Runcorn is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Glasgow to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

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Glasgow to Runcorn - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central / ...
3h 41m
£33–166
Train, bus
cheapest
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 / ...
4h 57m
£21–120
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
7h 1m
Drive 216.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Runcorncar 216.5 mi
3h 42m
£53–77
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
4h 17m
£65–198
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 43m
£85–200
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 32m
£64–240
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
4h 38m
£44–147
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 54m
£70–178
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
5h 23m
£45–159

Glasgow to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 263.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–160 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 7h 1m.

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