There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Runcorn by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
2h 8m£47–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
4h 39m£13–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
4h 27m£28–86Drive 94 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Runcorncar 94 mi
2h 10m£23–34Train
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 37m£55–145
Leicester to Runcorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Runcorn is to bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Runcorn is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 8m and costs £45 - £170.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Runcorn via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Leicester and Runcorn is 102 miles. The road distance is 94.5 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Runcorn without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 8m and costs £45 - £170.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Leicester to Runcorn, including transfers.
Leicester to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Runcorn is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 8m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Runcorn via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 8m. 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.
Train from Leicester to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £19–28
- 1st Class
- £17–24
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £27–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–85
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £22–35
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £8–12
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £35–55
Train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–95
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £28–40
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–26
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- talk@kinchbus.co.uk
- Website
- kinchbus.co.uk
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
Leicester to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Runcorn is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Leicester to Runcorn.
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