There are 5 ways to get from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Birkenhead North to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain New Brighton - New Brighton / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
50 min£10–18Drive 21 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorncar 21 mi
35 min£6–8Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ackers Road to Hood streetbus 472 / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 1m£8–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorntaxi 21 mi
35 min£45–60Bus
- Take the bus from Ackers Road to Hood streetbus 472 / ...
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus 79C / ...
1h 50m£6
Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn is to bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn station. However, there are services departing from Ackers Road and arriving at Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead North and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Wirral Peninsula and Runcorn is 18 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £18.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn, including transfers.
Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Ackers Road station.
Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Birkenhead North station.
The best way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn is to train which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Wirral Peninsula, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Birkenhead North to Runcorn via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ackers Road to Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Hood street and Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Birkenhead North to Liverpool Central Loop Line
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Ackers Road to Hood street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Ackers Road to Hood street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
JT Transfers
- Phone
- +44 7783 184310
- Website
- jttransfers.co.uk
Hackney Direct
- Phone
- +44 1516018888
- Website
- hackneydirect.com
Chester Taxi Services
- Phone
- +44 1244421024
- Website
- taxis-in-chester.co.uk
New Brighton Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 639 6666
Handy Cars
- Phone
- +44 151 630 2020
Argyle Satellite Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 201 0001
- Website
- argylesatellite.com
One Call Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 928 3535
- Website
- onecalltaxis.com
LCR Black Cab Taxis Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 345 6050
- Website
- lcrtaxis.co.uk
Delta Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 922 7373
- Website
- deltataxis.net
Comcab Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 298 2222
- Website
- comcab.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Hood street station.
Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central Loop Line station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn is 21 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Wirral Peninsula to Runcorn.
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