Cheap coach tickets from Liverpool to Runcorn

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Coach from Liverpool to Runcorn: Journey Information

There are 100 intercity coaches per day from Liverpool to Runcorn. Travelling by coach from Liverpool to Runcorn usually takes around 1 hour and 52 minutes, but the fastest Arriva North West Ltd coach can make the trip in 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Distance
12 mi (19 km)
Shortest duration
1h 22m
Cheapest price
£2.06
Trips per day
100
Most frequent service
Arriva North West Ltd
Coach lines
1

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Liverpool to Runcorn Coach Timetable

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Price trends for coaches from Liverpool to Runcorn

Average coach ticket prices from Liverpool to Runcorn by travel date

£15£10£5NovNov

Prices as travel date approaches

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What coach companies travel from Liverpool to Runcorn?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Liverpool to Runcorn. Arriva North West Ltd connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Arriva North West Ltd1001h 52m£2.08
  • Book Arriva North West Ltd from Liverpool to Runcorn from £2.06. There are 100 trips per day offered by Arriva North West Ltd from Liverpool to Runcorn and you can expect on average to pay £2.08 for a Arriva North West Ltd ticket to Runcorn. In Liverpool, Arriva North West Ltd departs to Runcorn from Canning Place and one other station. In Runcorn, Arriva North West Ltd arrives at Murdishaw Cen. Bus Stop and 2 other stations.

    An average trip on Arriva North West Ltd from Liverpool to Runcorn takes 1 hour and 52 minutes, while the fastest available Arriva North West Ltd trip will get you to Runcorn in 1 hour and 22 minutes.

    At weekends, Arriva North West Ltd offers 97 trips per day. A single ticket costs £2.06 for a weekend trip to Runcorn.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Liverpool to Runcorn

There are 100 scheduled coaches that travel from Liverpool to Runcorn every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Liverpool to Runcorn without transferring.

Trips per day

100

Direct trips

100

The coach takes an average of 1 hour and 52 minutes to cover the 12 miles from Liverpool to Runcorn. However, the fastest coach only takes 1 hour and 22 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

12

Distance (km)

19

The first coach leaves at 7:12 and the last coach leaves at 21:37. To see the times for all coaches from Liverpool to Runcorn, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

7:12am

Latest coach

9:37pm

Because many passengers travel from Liverpool to Runcorn at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Monday

Least crowded

Tuesday

City Information

Liverpool

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Although Liverpool is only England's 10th largest city, its fame ballooned as the birthplace of the world's biggest rock band: The Beatles. Visiting Liverpool would not be complete without a trip to the iconic Beatles Statue, located near the port, followed by a visit to The Beatles Story museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the band's rise to fame.

To explore some of Liverpool's older history, the Merseyside Maritime Museum provides fascinating exhibits on the city's great port-town past, including exhibitions on the Titanic as well as the Battle of the Atlantic. Football fanatics should check out the world-famous Anfield Stadium, where regular tours help visitors revel in the history and glory of this iconic football club.

Travelling to Liverpool is easy thanks to several rail providers, which facilitate travel around the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Liverpool also has two significant coach terminals for access via coach and an international airport for those travelling from further afield.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Liverpool?

Main departure station: Canning Place

Liverpool has two coach stations with service to Runcorn.

All coach stations in Liverpool:

  • Canning Place
  • Liverpool Horrocks Ave

Where does the coach arrive in Runcorn?

Main arrival station: Murdishaw Cen. Bus Stop

Coaches arrive in Runcorn at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.

Coach stations in Runcorn:

  • Murdishaw Cen. Bus Stop
  • Halton Lea North Bus Stop
  • Halton Lodge

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