There are 4 ways to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn by train, bus, or car
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Train via Manchester
best- Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford RoadRedcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 46m£26–134Bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Shudehill InterchangeUk073
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N100
6h 25mDrive 128.3 mi
- Drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn128.3 mi
2h 25m£32–47Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 54m£34–125
Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton-on-Tees station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Stockton Rail Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Station Stand 11, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Thornaby and arriving at Runcorn via Darlington and Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Runcorn is 141 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn, including transfers.
Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Runcorn, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £22–120 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton Rail Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Station Stand 11, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 6h 25m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–110
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Runcorn.
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