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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Wick is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 15h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Wick is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs £70 - £330.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Wick. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Wick via Crewe, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Wick?

The distance between Runcorn and Wick is 555 miles. The road distance is 469.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Wick without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 7m and costs £160 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 13h 7m to get from Runcorn to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Wick bus from?

Runcorn to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Wick train from?

Runcorn to Wick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train, bus or fly from Runcorn to Wick?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Wick is to train via Edinburgh which takes 14h 33m and costs £210 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 15h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £330 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Runcorn to Wick bus arrive?

Runcorn to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Runcorn to Wick train arrive?

Runcorn to Wick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Wick is 469 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Runcorn to Wick.

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

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Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 179+ hotels available in Wick.

Runcorn to Wick - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Wick. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Town Hall via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

There are 12 ways to get from Runcorn to Wick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
13h 7m
£167–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
15h 46m
£64–102
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
14h
£122–213
Drive 466.5 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Wickcar 466.5 mi
8h 36m
£113–163
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
9h 15m
£124–279
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
14h 33m
£218–449
Train
1. Take the train from Huyton to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
16h 44m
£178–324
Fly Manchester Airport to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
8h 34m
£72–327
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane BHX - WIC
8h 36m
£79–352
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
12h 9m
£150–342
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
12h 6m
£177–387
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
12h 57m
£138–350

Runcorn to Wick by train

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14h 33mAverage Duration

£218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 551.6 mi
Duration: 13h 7m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Wick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Wick via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 14h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Town Hall via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 15h 46m.

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