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

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 25m
    £102–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchangebus bus Uk021
    7h 6m
    £35–78

  3. Drive 214.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Runcorncar car 214.1 mi
    3h 57m
    £52–75

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    5h 26m
    £90–253

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    4h 28m
    £88–209

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    5h 53m
    £97–329

Southampton to Runcorn by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 7h 6m.

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