There are 3 ways to get from Runcorn to South Wales by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
5h 1m£59–104Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to South Walescar 146.4 mi
3h 13m£37–53Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 32m£74–140
Runcorn to South Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to South Wales is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Runcorn and South Wales is 183 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Runcorn to South Wales, including transfers.
Runcorn to South Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Runcorn to South Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to South Wales is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Runcorn to South Wales.
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What companies run services between Runcorn, England and South Wales?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- 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
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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