What is the distance between Liverpool and Runcorn?

It's about 19 km (12 miles) from Liverpool to Runcorn.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Liverpool to Runcorn?

Buses departing from Liverpool Airport in Liverpool will take you to Runcorn New Bus Station in Runcorn.

Bus from Liverpool to Runcorn starting at $5 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Liverpool to Runcorn on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:12am	Liverpool One Bus Station	1h 46m	8:58am	Runcorn Halton Lodge	Cheapest
Bus	7:52am	Liverpool John Lennon LPL Airport	1h 6m	8:58am	Runcorn Halton Lodge	Fastest
Bus	7:12am	Liverpool One Bus Station	1h 46m	8:58am	Runcorn Halton Lodge	No tags
Bus	7:42am	Liverpool One Bus Station	1h 46m	9:28am	Runcorn Halton Lodge	No tags
Bus	7:42am	Liverpool One Bus Station	1h 46m	9:28am	Runcorn Halton Lodge	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:30 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Liverpool to Runcorn

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Runcorn. The journey takes about 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day

17mAverage Duration

18 kmDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $17	Average Duration1h 17m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $17	Average Duration17m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the timeliness. Arriva ticket prices on this trip start at $13

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Where are the popular stops in Liverpool and Runcorn?

Stops in Liverpool

A - Liverpool Airport

B - Liverpool One

C - Unviersity

D - 3315 Islington

E - 44 Norton St

F - Bootle - Port of Liverpool

Stops in Runcorn

A - Runcorn New Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Liverpool to Runcorn by bus

What is the distance between Liverpool and Runcorn?
It's about 19 km (12 miles) from Liverpool to Runcorn.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Liverpool to Runcorn?
Buses departing from Liverpool Airport in Liverpool will take you to Runcorn New Bus Station in Runcorn.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$5

11-15

$5

Today

$5

11-17

$5

11-18

$5

11-19

$5

11-20

$5

11-21

$5

The cheapest trip from Liverpool to Runcorn was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $5

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 $5 to $12 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 $5 which is on 2025-11-19.