There are 3 ways to get from Runcorn to Blackpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
2h 20m£21–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 79C / ...
- Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to National Express Coach Facilitybus Gn1
4h 28m£9–15Drive 50.4 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Blackpoolcar 50.4 mi
1h 11m£13–18
Runcorn to Blackpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Blackpool is to bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Blackpool is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Queen Square Bus Station and Aintree Festival Zone Package. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Blackpool North via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Runcorn and Blackpool is 66 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £20 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Runcorn to Blackpool, including transfers.
Runcorn to Blackpool bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.
Runcorn to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Blackpool is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Blackpool, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to National Express Coach Facility via Queen Square Bus Station, Aintree Interchange, and Aintree Festival Zone Package in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Runcorn to Blackpool bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.
Runcorn to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Blackpool is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Runcorn to Blackpool.
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