There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Southport - Hunts Cross
1h 19m£11–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus 79C / ...
2h 43m£2–3Drive 29.8 mi
- Drive from Southport to Runcorncar 29.8 mi
39 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Southport to Runcorntaxi 29.8 mi
39 min£60–80
Southport to Runcorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southport to Runcorn is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Southport to Runcorn is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Runcorn station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street and arriving at Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Southport and Runcorn is 32 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.
The best way to get from Southport to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £11 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Southport to Runcorn, including transfers.
Southport to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wellington Street station.
Southport to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
The best way to get from Southport to Runcorn is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £11 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Southport, England and Runcorn, England?
Merseyrail operates a train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkway every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £9–10 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street to Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wellington Street to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
Bus from Wellington Street to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- £60–80
Radio Yellow Top Cab Southport
- Phone
- +44 1704 538 000
Kwik Cars - Southport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1704 547 000
- Website
- kwikcars547000.com
Central Cabs
- Phone
- +44 800 544 414
All White Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1704 547 777
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More Questions & Answers
Southport to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.
Southport to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Runcorn is 30 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Southport to Runcorn.
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