What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Runcorn via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Runcorn is 225 miles. The road distance is 228.3 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £35 - £410.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £35 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn?

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Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool StreetSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to RuncornLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 13m
£40–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand AUk021
9h 31m
£29–52
Drive 227 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn227 mi
3h 56m
£57–83
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
6h 32m
£251–537
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to RuncornBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
8h 17m
£72–131
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
6h 32m
£87–219
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorn
6h 8m
£90–279

Southend-on-Sea to Runcorn by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 223.8 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Runcorn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 9h 31m.

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