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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Runcorn is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 21m.

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 21m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

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 £23 - £70.

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 National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Runcorn train from?

Wakefield to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Huddersfield 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 £23 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Wakefield to Runcorn bus arrive?

Wakefield to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Wakefield to Runcorn train arrive?

Wakefield to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Runcorn is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Wakefield to Runcorn.

How do I get a train ticket 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 21m
£24–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
5h 52m
£15–28
Drive 64.4 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Runcorncar 64.4 mi
1h 21m
£16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus 110
2h 40m
£17–46
Line 268 bus, train, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268 / ...
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
5h 56m

Wakefield to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 83.6 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £9–22 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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