What is the cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Runcorn?

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Runcorn is to bus which costs £9 - £23 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Runcorn?

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Runcorn is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Runcorn station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edge Hill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Runcorn via Huddersfield and Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Runcorn?

The distance between Wakefield and Runcorn is 84 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.

How do I travel from Wakefield to Runcorn without a car?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £25 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Wakefield to Runcorn?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Wakefield to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Runcorn bus from?

Wakefield to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Runcorn train from?

Wakefield to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Runcorn is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £25 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Wakefield to Runcorn bus arrive?

Wakefield to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edge Hill Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Runcorn train arrive?

Wakefield to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Runcorn is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Wakefield to Runcorn.

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Wakefield to Runcorn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 268 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Runcorn by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to HuddersfieldYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 21m
£26–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edge Hill StationUk072
2. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station79C / ...
5h 10m
£9–23
Drive 64.4 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Runcorn64.4 mi
1h 22m
£17–24
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Central
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A110
2h 41m
£16–47
Line 268 bus, train, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Station268 / ...
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoria
3. Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N100
5h 58m

Wakefield to Runcorn by train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83.5 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Runcorn via Huddersfield and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edge Hill Station in around 5h 10m.

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