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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train
    3h 47m
    £59–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus Uk044
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus bus Cf4
    5h 21m
    £25–46

  3. Drive  156.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Runcorncar car 156.6 mi
    2h 53m
    £39–56

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    5h 37m
    £72–183

  5. Train via Tamworth

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Tamworth High Leveltrain train
    3. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain train
    4h 28m
    £68–112

Swindon to Runcorn by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Runcorn via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h 21m.

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