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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn is to bus via Leeds which costs £13 - £45 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Runcorn station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edge Hill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Runcorn via Darlington and Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Runcorn?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Runcorn is 171 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Runcorn bus from?

Middlesbrough to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Runcorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn is to train which takes 4h and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Runcorn bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Runcorn is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Middlesbrough to Runcorn.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 Darlington to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h
£33–127
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edge Hill Station
3. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station79C / ...
6h 23m
£13–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station172
4h 36m
£20–48
Drive 128.6 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Runcorn128.6 mi
2h 24m
£32–46
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford RoadRedcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 6m
£27–88

Middlesbrough to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 170 mi
Duration: 4h

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £28–110 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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