There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Cumbria by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train, line 508 bus
best- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road endbus 508
4h 29m£47–76Drive 107.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Cumbriacar 107.2 mi
1h 58m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m£50–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 16m£51–81Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 38m£39–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Cumbria is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Mason Street and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Runcorn and Cumbria is 123 miles. The road distance is 107.9 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Cumbria without a car is to bus and train and line 508 bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Runcorn to Cumbria, including transfers.
Runcorn to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Runcorn to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 38m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mason Street to Cumbria via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Warrington's Own Buses
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Warrington's Own Buses
Bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road end
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Runcorn to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Runcorn to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Cumbria is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Runcorn to Cumbria.
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