There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn by train, bus, or car
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Train via Manchester
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 45m£40–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk930
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Runcorn High Street- Stand Bbus 82A
6h 20m£18–28Bus via Manchester
- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
4h 40m£19–38Drive 128.6 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Runcorncar 128.6 mi
2h 24m£32–47Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 3m£48–90
Middlesbrough to Runcorn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn is to bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Warrington Central via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Runcorn is 144 miles. The road distance is 129.3 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Middlesbrough to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Runcorn is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Runcorn, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Middlesbrough to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Middlesbrough to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Runcorn is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Middlesbrough to Runcorn.
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