There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Kirkham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Runcorn to CreweLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 4m£33–104Drive 41.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Kirkham41.8 mi
57 min£11–16Bus, train, line 75 bus
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G110
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Square75
2h 17mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Kirkham41.8 mi
57 min£85–110Line 61 bus, train
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Poplar Bank61
- Take the train from Huyton to PrestonLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
3h 30m£21–24Bus, line 110 bus
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wigan Bus Station360
- Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Stand110
4h 23m
Runcorn to Kirkham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Kirkham is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Kirkham is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Kirkham. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Market Square via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F, Wigan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Kirkham. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Kirkham & Wesham via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Runcorn and Kirkham is 81 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Kirkham without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £30 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Runcorn to Kirkham, including transfers.
Runcorn to Kirkham bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F station.
Runcorn to Kirkham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Kirkham is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 110 bus, which costs and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Kirkham, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Kirkham & Wesham via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Market Square via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F, Wigan Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 4h 23m.
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–19
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Huyton to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Poplar Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wigan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wigan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1253 874358
- Website
- archwaytravel.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Market Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://archwaytravel.co.uk/
- Website
- holmeswoodcoaches.com
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- holmeswoodcoaches.com
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
District Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1928 733 733
- Website
- districttaxisfrodsham.co.uk
Apec Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1928 575 757
- Website
- apectaxis.com
ABC Taxis Runcorn
- Phone
- +44 1928 577 777
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to Kirkham bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.
Runcorn to Kirkham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Kirkham is 42 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Runcorn to Kirkham.
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