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How to get fromPreston to Runcornby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus bus 110
    1h 16m
    £11–18

  2. Drive 35.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Runcorncar car 35.3 mi
    46 min
    £9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorntrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    1h 18m
    £16–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Runcorntaxi taxi 35.3 mi
    46 min
    £150–190

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 23m
    £16–48

  6. Line 110 bus, line 352 bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 352
    3. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Green Oaksbus bus 30
    3h 10m

Preston to Runcorn by train and bus

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Green Oaks via Wigan Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, and Chalon Way West in around 3h 10m.

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