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How to get fromPreston to Runcornby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorntrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
    1h 18m
    £13–31

  2. Drive  35.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Runcorncar car 35.3 mi
    46 min
    £9–13

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand Abus bus 110
    1h 30m
    £10–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Runcorntaxi taxi 35.3 mi
    46 min
    £150–190

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 25m
    £15–45

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterstones to Railway Approachbus bus 2A
    2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Ormskirk - Hunts Cross
    2h 32m
    £16–30

Preston to Runcorn by train

Calendar138Weekly Trains
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 18m.

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