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How to get fromRuncorn to Kirkbyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Kirkbytrain train Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
    56 min
    £8–21

  2. Drive 14.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Runcorn to Kirkbycar car 14.7 mi
    17 min
    £4–6

  3. Line 61 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Prescot Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Prescot Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus bus 297
    1h 39m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Kirkbytaxi taxi 14.7 mi
    17 min
    £30–40

  5. Line 61 bus, line 217 bus

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Huyton Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Huyton Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus bus 217
    2h 10m
    £4–6

Runcorn to Kirkby by train and foot

Calendar411Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.9 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Kirkby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station via Prescot Bus Station in around 1h 39m.

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