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How to get fromCambridge to Runcornby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 55m
    £87–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchangebus bus Uk021
    6h 14m
    £22–35

  3. Drive  165 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Runcorncar car 165 mi
    3h 25m
    £41–59

  4. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    5h 17m
    £59–167

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 28m
    £82–148

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Ely to Warrington Centraltrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
    6h 21m
    £87–135

  7. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    5h 59m
    £59–189

Cambridge to Runcorn by train and foot

Calendar190Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Runcorn via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 6h 14m.

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