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

The cheapest way to get from York to Runcorn is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Runcorn is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between York and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between York and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from York to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from York to Runcorn?

The distance between York and Runcorn is 112 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from York to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Runcorn bus from?

York to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from York station.

Where do I catch the York to Runcorn train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Runcorn?

The best way to get from York to Runcorn is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the York to Runcorn bus arrive?

York to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the York to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Runcorn is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from York to Runcorn.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Runcorn?

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 1660+ hotels available in Runcorn.

York to Runcorn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from York 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 York to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 22m
£40–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk074
5h 26m
£13–21
Drive 89.5 mi
1. Drive from York to Runcorncar 89.5 mi
1h 45m
£23–33
Train via Huddersfield
1. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Halifax to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Leeds - Chester
4h 31m
£39–73

York to Runcorn by train

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.6 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from York to Liverpool, Liverpool One twice daily. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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