There are 8 ways to get from Scotland to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 41m£79–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
5h 25m£43–103Drive 216.5 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Runcorncar 216.5 mi
3h 42m£54–77Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
4h 31m£55–152Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 47m£94–157Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus 79C / ...
4h 57m£78–133Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
4h 51m£90–240Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
5h 15m£105–250
Scotland to Runcorn by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Runcorn is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Warrington Bank Quay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Scotland and Runcorn is 228 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Scotland to Runcorn, including transfers.
Scotland to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 25m.
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 £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One twice a week. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £170–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £170–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Scotland to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Runcorn is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Scotland to Runcorn.
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