There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Minehead 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, line 28 bus
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Parade28
5h 55mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Cheltenham RacecourseCf4
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to County HallCf9
10h 29m£43–60Drive 218.3 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Minehead218.3 mi
3h 59m£54–78Train
- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)Chester - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to TauntonCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 34m£68–215
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Minehead is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Minehead is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at The Parade via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Cheltenham Racecourse, Castle Way and Little Meadow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Runcorn and Minehead is 236 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Minehead without a car is to train and line 28 bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Runcorn to Minehead, including transfers.
Runcorn to Minehead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Minehead is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 8h 34m.
Runcorn to Minehead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Minehead is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Runcorn to Minehead.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Minehead, England?
You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to The Parade via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Cheltenham Racecourse, County Hall, Castle Way, and Little Meadow in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to The Parade via Chester, Newport (S Wales), Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Little Meadow in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–80
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £65–95
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Little Meadow to The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Cheltenham Racecourse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 621+ hotels available in Minehead.



























