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How to get fromWatford Junction to Runcornby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Watford Junction to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Runcorntrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 30m
    £60–100

  2. Drive 177 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford Junction to Runcorncar car 177 mi
    3h 7m
    £44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Liverpool Milton Rdbus bus
    6h

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    5h 37m
    £125–453

  5. Train via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Runcorntrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 31m
    £56–107

  6. Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    5h 18m
    £63–202

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    5h
    £72–268

Watford Junction to Runcorn by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Runcorn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Watford Junction to Runcorn twice daily. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watford Junction station to Liverpool Milton Rd via Alton Towers in around 6h.

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