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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £23 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Bournemouth?

The distance between Runcorn and Bournemouth is 249 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £35 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Runcorn to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Bournemouth bus from?

Runcorn to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Bournemouth train from?

Runcorn to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £35 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Runcorn to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Runcorn to Bournemouth train arrive?

Runcorn to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Bournemouth is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Runcorn to Bournemouth.

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

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Runcorn to Bournemouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Runcorn to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New StreetLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 29m
£36–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
8h 29m
£23–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New StreetLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Station160
7h 25m
£30–125
Drive 222 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Bournemouth222 mi
4h 16m
£56–81
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
5h 24m
£101–305
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
4h 48m
£84–215
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
6h 12m
£76–286

Runcorn to Bournemouth by train

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.8 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Bournemouth Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Newhall St, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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