There are 3 ways to get from Runcorn to South Wales by train, bus, or car
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 Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
5h£59–105Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbachtrain
10h 52m£32–51Drive 146.4 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to South Walescar 146.4 mi
3h 13m£37–53
Runcorn to South Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to South Wales is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 52m.
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.
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 and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 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.
- 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 Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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