The average bus between Leicester and Runcorn takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Leicester and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 36m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes


6h 36m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Runcorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Runcorn station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Leicester to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Warrington Interchange station.
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The distance between Leicester and Runcorn is 132.6 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h 26m.