There are 8 ways to get from Scotland to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 42m£76–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
5h 25m£32–55Drive 216.5 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Runcorncar 216.5 mi
3h 42m£54–78Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
4h 35m£53–152Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 48m£89–147Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus 79C / ...
4h 57m£68–111Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
4h 53m£93–239Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airporttrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
5h 18m£103–249
Scotland to Runcorn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Runcorn is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Warrington Bank Quay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Scotland and Runcorn is 228 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Scotland to Runcorn, including transfers.
Scotland to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Runcorn, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One 4 times a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Scotland to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Runcorn is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Scotland to Runcorn.
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