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How to get fromRuncorn to Prestonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Preston by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 37m
    £11–18

  2. Drive  35.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Runcorn to Prestoncar car 35.5 mi
    45 min
    £9–13

  3. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 39m
    £15–44

  4. Line 30 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to World of Glassbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from St Helens Central to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 52m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Prestontaxi taxi 35.5 mi
    45 min
    £150–190

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 46m
    £14–31

Runcorn to Preston by bus and train

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Preston via Crewe in around 1h 39m.

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