Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Runcorn

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 41m
    £76–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 802
    5h 25m
    £31–55

  3. Drive  216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Runcorncar car 216.5 mi
    3h 42m
    £54–78

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    4h 42m
    £56–164

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 48m
    £89–147

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus bus 79C / ...
    4h 57m
    £68–111

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    5h 6m
    £65–169

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train
    4h 32m
    £52–152

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    6h 26m
    £61–187

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train
    5h 21m
    £59–172

Glasgow to Runcorn by train and bus

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Glasgow to Runcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Runcorn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One 4 times a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There