What is the cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Southport is to bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Runcorn to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Southport is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Southport. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Duke Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Southport. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Southport via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Southport?

The distance between Runcorn and Southport is 32 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.

How do I travel from Runcorn to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Southport without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £11 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Runcorn to Southport?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Runcorn to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Southport bus from?

Runcorn to Southport bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Southport train from?

Runcorn to Southport train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Southport?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Southport is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £11 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Runcorn to Southport bus arrive?

Runcorn to Southport bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Runcorn to Southport train arrive?

Runcorn to Southport train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Southport is 30 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Runcorn to Southport.

How do I get a train ticket from Runcorn to Southport?

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Southport.

Runcorn to Southport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain Hunts Cross - Southport
1h 18m
£11–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 79C
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
2h 42m
£5–7
Drive 29.9 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Southportcar 29.9 mi
40 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Southporttaxi 29.9 mi
40 min
£60–80

Runcorn to Southport by train

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £9–10 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Duke Street via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 42m.

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