What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £90 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Runcorn via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Runcorn?

The distance between Portsmouth and Runcorn is 256 miles. The road distance is 227.5 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Runcorn without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Runcorn bus from?

Portsmouth to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Runcorn train from?

Portsmouth to Runcorn train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £280 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Runcorn bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Runcorn train arrive?

Portsmouth to Runcorn train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Runcorn is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Portsmouth to Runcorn.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Runcorn?

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Portsmouth to Runcorn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 8m
£92–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus
8h 26m
£33–67
Drive 226.2 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Runcorncar 226.2 mi
4h 13m
£55–79
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 18m
£93–271
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
5h 45m
£106–191
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 53m
£113–206
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 20m
£96–217
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
6h 9m
£87–321

Portsmouth to Runcorn by train and subway

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Distance: 254.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Runcorn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 8h 26m.

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