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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Glasgow is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Glasgow is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Glasgow Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Glasgow?

The distance between Runcorn and Glasgow is 229 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £27 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Runcorn to Glasgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Glasgow bus from?

Runcorn to Glasgow bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Glasgow train from?

Runcorn to Glasgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train, bus or fly from Runcorn to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Glasgow is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £27 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Runcorn to Glasgow bus arrive?

Runcorn to Glasgow bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Runcorn to Glasgow train arrive?

Runcorn to Glasgow train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Glasgow is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Runcorn to Glasgow.

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

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Where can I stay near Glasgow?

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Runcorn to Glasgow - 10 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Runcorn to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 8m
£27–133
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 31m
Drive 216.4 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Glasgowcar 216.4 mi
3h 42m
£53–77
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
4h 2m
£56–148
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 23m
£29–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 79C
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
5h 41m
£28–123
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 10m
£65–201
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 15m
£35–165
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 4m
£60–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 3m
£46–188

Runcorn to Glasgow by bus and train

147Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.4 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £24–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Buchanan Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 31m.

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