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There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 17m
    £66–106

  2. Bus, train, line 508 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus bus 508
    6h 9m
    £25–44

  3. Bus, line 360 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wallgatebus bus 360
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 39m
    £30–56

  4. Drive  107.2 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Cumbriacar car 107.2 mi
    1h 58m
    £27–39

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 31m
    £38–74

Runcorn to Cumbria by bus and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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