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How to get fromEdinburgh to Runcorn East Stationby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn East Station by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 23m
    £74–117

  2. Drive  216.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Runcorn East Stationcar car 216.5 mi
    4h 1m
    £55–79

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Runcorn Easttrain train
    6h 7m
    £72–180

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Runcorn Easttrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    4h 23m
    £73–118

  5. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    6h 8m
    £70–190

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    6h
    £66–158

Edinburgh to Runcorn East Station by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Runcorn East Station, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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