There are 3 ways to get from Runcorn to Wales by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 34m£42–130Train via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New StreetLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 9m£35–170Drive 156.6 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Cardiff156.6 mi
3h 25m£39–56
Runcorn to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Wales is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Wales. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Runcorn and Wales is 161 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Runcorn to Wales, including transfers.
Runcorn to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Runcorn to Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Wales is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Runcorn to Wales.
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Crewe to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–110 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–80
- 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
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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