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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Runcorn is to ferry and train which costs £50 - £85 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Runcorn is to tram and fly and train which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Ireland to Runcorn?

The distance between Ireland and Runcorn is 167 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Runcorn without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 27m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Ireland to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Runcorn bus from?

Ireland to Runcorn bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Runcorn bus arrive?

Ireland to Runcorn bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2770+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Ireland to Runcorn - 8 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Runcorn by tram, plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
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1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Runcorntrain
3h 14m
£36–169
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 27m
£52–82
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
18h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Runcorncar
8h 19m
£106–162
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
4h 3m
£46–182
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
4h 36m
£44–171
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
4h 46m
£39–136
Ferry, train via Rhyl
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Runcorntrain
8h 55m
£91–186

Ireland to Runcorn by tram, foot, ferry, and train

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Runcorn.

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Distance: 165.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Ireland and Runcorn, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Runcorn. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Runcorn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Runcorn via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Chester in around 8h 27m.

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