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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Runcorn is to bus which costs £12 - £24 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Runcorn is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Runcorn via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Leicester to Runcorn?

The distance between Leicester and Runcorn is 115 miles. The road distance is 94.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Leicester to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Runcorn bus from?

Leicester to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Runcorn train from?

Leicester to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Leicester to Runcorn is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Leicester to Runcorn bus arrive?

Leicester to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Leicester to Runcorn train arrive?

Leicester to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Runcorn is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Leicester to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

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Leicester to Runcorn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Runcorn by train, bus, or car

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 Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 48m
£45–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
4h 39m
£12–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
4h 38m
£35–64
Drive 94 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Runcorncar 94 mi
2h 8m
£23–34
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
2h 49m
£37–87

Leicester to Runcorn by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Runcorn.

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Distance: 113.9 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 4h 39m.

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