There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Overpool by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 2 bus
best- Take the bus from Halton Lea North to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange2 / ...
1h 17m£4–6Train
- Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime StreetRugby - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to OverpoolRock Ferry - Ellesmere Port / ...
1h 23m£13–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Overpool15.6 mi
18 min£35–45Drive 15.6 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Overpool15.6 mi
18 min£4–6Train, bus
- Take the train from Runcorn to ChesterLiverpool Lime Street - Chester / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to ShopsX1
1h 28m£8–14Bus
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Station79C / ...
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Thornleigh DriveX1
2h 31m£5–8
Runcorn to Overpool by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Overpool is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Overpool is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £35 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Overpool. However, there are services departing from Halton Lea North and arriving at Shops via Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Overpool. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Overpool via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Runcorn and Overpool is 20 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Overpool without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £4 - £7.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Runcorn to Overpool, including transfers.
Runcorn to Overpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Halton Lea North station.
Runcorn to Overpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Overpool is to line 2 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Overpool, England?
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Halton Lea North to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Overpool via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Runcorn to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Overpool
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
Bus from Halton Lea North to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Railway Station to Shops
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Whitechapel to Thornleigh Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
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 Overpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.
Runcorn to Overpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Overpool is 16 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Runcorn to Overpool.
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