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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Runcorn is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 38h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Runcorn is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Runcorn via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Sofia to Runcorn?

The distance between Sofia and Runcorn is 1434 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Runcorn without a car is to train and night train and bus which takes 31h 35m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Sofia to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Runcorn bus from?

Sofia to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Runcorn train from?

Sofia to Runcorn train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Sofia to Runcorn is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 38h 49m.

Where does the Sofia to Runcorn bus arrive?

Sofia to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Runcorn?

Runcorn is 2h behind Sofia. It is currently 5:58 PM in Sofia and 3:58 PM in Runcorn.

Where does the Sofia to Runcorn train arrive?

Sofia to Runcorn train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2741+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Sofia to Runcorn - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, bus

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

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via București, Autogara Militari, Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 49m.

There are 10 ways to get from Sofia to Runcorn by plane, train, night train, bus, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly to Liverpool
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Liverpool (LPL)SOF - LPL
6h 50m
£67–174
Train, night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birmingham
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
31h 35m
£44–130
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'EstNj
5. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
6. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorn
2d
£254–800
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Runcorn
25h 39m
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SOF - BHX
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Runcorn
8h 1m
£109–194
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOF - MAN
8h 21m
£70–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Liverpool, Liverpool One
38h 49m
£52–99
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rotterdam Conradstraat
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorn
41h 52m
£303–548
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Motru
3. Take the busferry from Motru to Liverpool Elmway close
2d 8h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Runcorn
26h 40m
£399–579

Sofia to Runcorn by bus, train, and foot

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41h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,425.9 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Runcorn, England?

Ryanair flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Liverpool (LPL) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via București, Autogara Militari, Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 38h 49m.

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