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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 54m
    £87–140
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchangebus bus Uk021
    6h 14m
    £22–35
  3. Drive  165 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Runcorncar car 165 mi
    3h 25m
    £41–59
  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    5h 17m
    £64–217
  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 28m
    £82–148
  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Ely to Warrington Centraltrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
    6h 21m
    £87–135
  7. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    6h 4m
    £69–199
  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    6h 1m
    £305–663
  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    6h 18m
    £105–337

Cambridge to Runcorn by train and foot

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Runcorn via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 6h 14m.

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