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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Runcorn is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Runcorn is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Leeds to Runcorn?

The distance between Leeds and Runcorn is 87 miles. The road distance is 65.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £19 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Leeds to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Runcorn bus from?

Leeds to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Runcorn train from?

Leeds to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Leeds to Runcorn is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £19 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Leeds to Runcorn bus arrive?

Leeds to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Leeds to Runcorn train arrive?

Leeds to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Runcorn is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Leeds to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 860+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Leeds to Runcorn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Runcorn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime StreetHull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 2m
£19–58
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Warrington Bank QuayLeeds - Chester
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A110
2h 57m
£13–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk072
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Runcorn High Street- Stand AX4
4h 27m
£15–20
Drive 65.4 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Runcorn65.4 mi
1h 13m
£17–24

Leeds to Runcorn by train

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leeds to Runcorn.

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Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Runcorn, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £16–50 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 4h 27m.

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