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

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There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Preston by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus110
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to PrestontrainLondon Euston - Preston / ...
    1h 43m
    £13–21

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime StreettrainBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to PrestontrainLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 48m
    £9–29

  3. Drive 35.5 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Prestoncar35.5 mi
    44 min
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Prestontaxi35.5 mi
    44 min
    £80–100

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to CrewetrainLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 49m
    £29–90

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to OrmskirktrainHunts Cross - Ormskirk
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ring Waybus2A
    3h 4m
    £14–21

Runcorn to Preston by bus and train

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Preston via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 48m.

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