What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Runcorn?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Runcorn is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Runcorn?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Runcorn is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Runcorn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Green Oaks. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from St Helens to Runcorn?

The distance between St Helens and Runcorn is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Runcorn without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Runcorn without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Runcorn?

The bus from St Marys Market to Green Oaks takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Runcorn bus from?

St Helens to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from St Marys Market station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Runcorn train from?

St Helens to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Runcorn?

The best way to get from St Helens to Runcorn is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 1h.

Where does the St Helens to Runcorn bus arrive?

St Helens to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Green Oaks station.

Where does the St Helens to Runcorn train arrive?

St Helens to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Runcorn is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from St Helens to Runcorn.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Runcorn?

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

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St Helens to Runcorn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from St Helens to Runcorn by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Green Oaks17
35 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime StreetWigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to RuncornLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h
£10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Runcorn9.9 mi
14 min
£23–28
Drive 9.9 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Runcorn9.9 mi
14 min
£3–4
Bus via Runcorn High Street Bus Station
1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Green Oaks17
2. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Runcorn High Street Bus Station79C / ...
52 min
£3–6

St Helens to Runcorn by bus

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Runcorn, England?

Arriva North West operates a bus from St Marys Market to Green Oaks every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 35 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Helens Central to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h.

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