There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Bath by train, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 41m£61–127Drive 168.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Bathcar 168.7 mi
3h 13m£42–60Fly
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
5h£59–161Train
- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 34m£65–111
Runcorn to Bath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Bath is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Bath. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Runcorn and Bath is 176 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Bath without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Runcorn to Bath, including transfers.
Runcorn to Bath train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Bath is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h.
Runcorn to Bath train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Bath is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Runcorn to Bath.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Bath, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS) 3 times a day.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–180
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–180
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Liverpool to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–60
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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