There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Settle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Take the train from Lancaster to Giggleswick
4h 6m£53–90Drive 67.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Settle67.6 mi
1h 22m£17–25Train, line 82 bus, line 581 bus
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's82 / ...
- Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Place581
5h 9mLine 100 bus, train
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Salford Crescent Rail Station100
- Take the train from Salford Crescent to SettleRochdale - Ribblehead
5h 23mLine 100 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchange100
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationX43
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station ArriveM6
7h 37m
Runcorn to Settle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Settle is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Settle is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Settle. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Market Place via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Settle. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Giggleswick via Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Runcorn and Settle is 123 miles. The road distance is 68 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Settle without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Runcorn to Settle, including transfers.
Runcorn to Settle bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.
Runcorn to Settle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Settle is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Settle, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Giggleswick via Crewe and Lancaster in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Market Place via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 37m.
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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
- £8–16
- 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
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Giggleswick
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Salford Crescent to Settle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–12
Bus from Bus Station to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches
Bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Salford Crescent Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to Settle bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Runcorn to Settle train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Settle is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Runcorn to Settle.
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