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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 Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 55m
    £85–200

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus bus 79C / ...
    5h 4m
    £43–97

  3. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus bus 100
    7h 38m

  4. Drive 216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Runcorncar car 216.5 mi
    3h 42m
    £53–76

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train
    4h 47m
    £53–209

  6. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    4h 48m
    £77–215

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

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    5h 18m
    £93–258

Scotland to Runcorn by train and bus

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest 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 £80–200 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 7h 38m.

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