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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 Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 32m
    £11–19

  2. Drive 35.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Runcorn to Prestoncar car 35.5 mi
    45 min
    £9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 39m
    £16–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Prestontaxi taxi 35.5 mi
    45 min
    £80–100

  5. Line 61 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Poplar Bankbus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Huyton to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2h 44m
    £13–24

  6. Line 30 bus, line 352 bus, line 110 bus

    1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Chalon Way Westbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 352
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 110
    3h 35m

Runcorn to Preston by bus and train

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Preston via Crewe in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Oaks to Arrival Stand via Chalon Way West and Wigan Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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