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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Runcorn is to bus via Birmingham which costs £18 - £28 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Runcorn is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green 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 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Runcorn via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Oxford to Runcorn?

The distance between Oxford and Runcorn is 146 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Oxford to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Runcorn bus from?

Oxford to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Runcorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Oxford to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Oxford to Runcorn bus arrive?

Oxford to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Oxford to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Runcorn is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Oxford to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2769+ hotels available in Runcorn.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RuncornBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h
£36–111
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall StUk920
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington InterchangeUk021
5h 11m
£19–28
Drive 148.3 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Runcorn148.3 mi
2h 54m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Runcorn High Street- Stand B82A
7h 11m
£26–56

Oxford to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 145.2 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h 11m.

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