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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Runcorn by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 26m
    £34–136

  2. Drive 174.6 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Runcorncar car 174.6 mi
    3h 25m
    £43–62

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    5h 50m
    £146–474

  4. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    6h 20m
    £102–250

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 12m
    £105–294

Reading to Runcorn by train

Calendar193Weekly Trains
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 26m.

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