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How to get fromScotland to Runcornby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank QuaytrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    3h 44m
    £23–126

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus802
    5h 28m
    £39–61

  3. Drive 216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Runcorncar216.5 mi
    3h 39m
    £54–78

  4. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeABZ - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
    5h 13m
    £84–195

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime StreettrainGlasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus79C / ...
    4h 58m
    £32–106

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Runcorntrain
    4h 58m
    £73–145

  7. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeINV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
    5h 18m
    £102–262

Scotland to Runcorn by train and bus

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Scotland and Runcorn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £20–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One 4 times a week. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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