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 £45 - £80 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Runcorn is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5 and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Runcorn?

The distance between Portsmouth and Runcorn is 256 miles. The road distance is 227.9 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 33m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 33m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Runcorn bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Portsmouth to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

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

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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 33m
£89–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
8h 57m
£46–80
Drive 226.5 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Runcorncar 226.5 mi
4h 14m
£56–81
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 31m
£97–227
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 46m
£87–166
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
£103–178
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 30m
£90–204
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 3m
£79–290

Portsmouth to Runcorn by train and subway

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.8 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 8h 57m.

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