There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to York by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
3h 20m£30–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
5h 37m£15–51Drive 88.6 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Yorkcar 88.6 mi
1h 44m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Yorktrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
3h 21m£39–76Line 100 bus, train
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Victoria Rail Stationbus 100
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
- Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain
5h 44m£32–63
Runcorn to York by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to York is to bus which costs £14 - £55 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to York is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to York. However, there are services departing from Mason Street and arriving at Micklegate via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to York. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at York via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Runcorn and York is 93 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to York without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 20m and costs £29 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Runcorn to York, including transfers.
Runcorn to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Runcorn to York train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to York is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs £14 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and York, England?
You can take a bus from Mason Street to Micklegate via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to York hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Warrington's Own Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Victoria Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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Booking & Getting There
Runcorn to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Runcorn to York train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to York is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Runcorn to York.
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