There are 7 ways to get from Runcorn to Scotland 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 10m£72–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
5h 56m£37–63Drive 216.4 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Glasgowcar 216.4 mi
3h 42m£54–77Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 27m£61–175Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 35m£87–147Bus, train
- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 79C / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
5h 38m£67–113Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
- Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4h 58m£93–238
Runcorn to Scotland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Scotland is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Scotland is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Mason Street and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Warrington Bank Quay and arriving at Glasgow Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Runcorn and Scotland is 229 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Runcorn to Scotland, including transfers.
Runcorn to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Runcorn to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Scotland is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Scotland?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–60
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Runcorn to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Runcorn to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Scotland is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Runcorn to Scotland.
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