There are 3 ways to get from Runcorn to South Wales by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 52m£46–117Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to South Walescar 146.4 mi
3h 12m£35–51Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 31m£39–182
Runcorn to South Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to South Wales is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Runcorn and South Wales is 183 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Runcorn to South Wales, including transfers.
Runcorn to South Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Runcorn to South Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to South Wales is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Runcorn to South Wales.
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and South Wales?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £8–12
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–80
- 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
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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