There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Halifax by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
2h 12m£23–49Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mason Street to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus X4
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Westgate Stop W4 - Huddersfieldbus Uk930
4h 42m£10–15Bus, line 100 bus, train
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Victoria Rail Stationbus 100
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
3h 55m£14–25Drive 52.8 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Halifaxcar 52.8 mi
1h 5m£14–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Halifaxtrain Chester - Leeds
2h 54m£19–38
Runcorn to Halifax by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Halifax is to bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Halifax is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Mason Street and arriving at First Bus Depot via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Huddersfield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Halifax via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Runcorn and Halifax is 77 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £22 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Runcorn to Halifax, including transfers.
Runcorn to Halifax bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Mason Street station.
Runcorn to Halifax train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Halifax is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Halifax, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Halifax via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mason Street to First Bus Depot via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Westgate Stop W4 - Huddersfield, and Huddersfield Bus Station in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–11
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- 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 Mason Street to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Runcorn to Halifax bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Runcorn to Halifax train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Halifax is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Runcorn to Halifax.
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