What is the distance between Liverpool and Runcorn?

Liverpool and Runcorn are 12 miles (19 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Liverpool to Runcorn?

If you're headed to Runcorn from Liverpool, chances are that your bus will depart from Liverpool Airport and arrive at Runcorn New Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Liverpool to Runcorn on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:49pm	Liverpool John Lennon LPL Airport	44m	10:33pm	Runcorn New Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Liverpool John Lennon LPL Airport	57m	12:17am	Runcorn Halton Lodge	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Liverpool John Lennon LPL Airport	44m	12:04am	Runcorn New Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Liverpool John Lennon LPL Airport	1h 1m	12:21am	Runcorn Halton Lea North	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Liverpool John Lennon LPL Airport	13m	11:33pm	Hale Village	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Liverpool to Runcorn

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Runcorn. The journey takes about 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20train per day

17mAverage Duration

11 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $12	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $12	Average Duration17m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Liverpool and Runcorn?

Stops in Liverpool

A
Liverpool Airport
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B
Liverpool One
Canning Pl, Liverpool L1, UK
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C
Unviersity
9 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L3, UK
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D
3315 Islington
3315 Islington, Liverpool L3 8JR, UK
E
44 Norton St
44 Norton St, Liverpool L3 8PY, UK
F
Bootle - Port of Liverpool
Liverpool, Bootle L20 1DB, UK

Stops in Runcorn

A
Runcorn New Bus Station
Public Hall St, Runcorn, Halton WA7, UK
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Arriva

3.5/5470 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.4

Based on 470 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the timeliness. Arriva ticket prices on this trip start at $9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Liverpool to Runcorn by bus

What is the distance between Liverpool and Runcorn?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Liverpool to Runcorn?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$3

11/24

$3

Today

$3

11/26

$3

11/27

$3

11/28

$3

11/29

$3

11/30

$3

The cheapest trip from Liverpool to Runcorn was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $3

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Liverpool to Runcorn, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $3 to $8 for a bus ticket from Liverpool to Runcorn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $3 which is on 2025-11-26.