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Bus from Runcorn to Liverpool: Journey Information
There are 77 intercity buses per day from Runcorn to Liverpool. Traveling by bus from Runcorn to Liverpool usually takes around one hour and 47 minutes, but the fastest Arriva North West Ltd bus can make the trip in just one hour and 32 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (19 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 32m |
| Cheapest price | €2.33 |
| Trips per day | 77 |
| Most frequent service | Arriva North West Ltd |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Runcorn to Liverpool?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Runcorn to Liverpool. Arriva North West Ltd connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva North West Ltd | 77 | 1h 47m | €2.39 |
Book Arriva North West Ltd from Runcorn to Liverpool from €2. There are 77 trips per day offered by Arriva North West Ltd from Runcorn to Liverpool and you can expect on average to pay for a Arriva North West Ltd ticket to Liverpool. In Runcorn, Arriva North West Ltd departs to Liverpool from Public Hall St and 2 other stations. In Liverpool, Arriva North West Ltd arrives at Canning Place .
An average trip on Arriva North West Ltd from Runcorn to Liverpool takes 1 hours and 47 minutes , while the fastest available Arriva North West Ltd trip will get you to Liverpool in 1 hours and 32 minutes .
On weekends, Arriva North West Ltd offers 55 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Liverpool.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Runcorn to Liverpool
The bus takes an average of one hour and 47 minutes to cover the 12 miles from Runcorn to Liverpool. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 32 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Liverpool, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Runcorn to Liverpool, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 77 scheduled buses that travel from Runcorn to Liverpool every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Runcorn to Liverpool without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Runcorn to Liverpool; ticket prices start at €6.58.
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.
Traveling to Liverpool is easy thanks to several rail providers, which facilitate travel around the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Liverpool also has two significant bus terminals for access via coach and an international airport for those traveling from further afield.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Runcorn?
Main departure station: Murdishaw Cen. Bus Stop
Buses to Liverpool leave from 3 stations in Runcorn.
All bus stations in Runcorn:
Murdishaw Cen. Bus Stop
Public Hall St
Halton Lea South Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Liverpool?
Main arrival station: Canning Place
All buses from Runcorn arrive at one main station in Liverpool.
All bus stations in Liverpool:
Canning Place
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