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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Durham is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Durham. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Durham via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Durham?

The distance between Runcorn and Durham is 178 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £29 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Runcorn to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Durham train from?

Runcorn to Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Runcorn to Durham?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Durham is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £29 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Runcorn to Durham train arrive?

Runcorn to Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Durham is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Runcorn to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1678+ hotels available in Durham.

Runcorn to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
3h 40m
£29–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
5h 23m
£15–37
Drive 136.4 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Durhamcar 136.4 mi
2h 49m
£33–48
Fly
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
4h 51m
£54–137

Runcorn to Durham by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £24–120 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street once daily. Tickets cost £10–22 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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