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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 29m
    £57–102
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk930
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Runcorn High Street- Stand Bbus bus 82A
    7h 10m
    £21–33
  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    6h 58m
    £27–46
  4. Drive  148 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Runcorncar car 148 mi
    3h 1m
    £37–53
  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    4h 10m

Sunderland to Runcorn by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Runcorn, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 58m.

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