Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Runcorn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Runcorn

With a population of 59 679, Runcorn is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Runcorn to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Runcorn

Runcorn in October
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Runcorn in October
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Runcorn

Plane

When flying to Runcorn, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Runcorn departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Runcorn, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Runcorn to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Runcorn is the busiest station in Runcorn. Another popular train station is Runcorn East, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Runcorn is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 270 km from Runcorn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Runcorn, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Runcorn takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Runcorn, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Runcorn departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Runcorn, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Runcorn to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Runcorn is the busiest station in Runcorn. Another popular train station is Runcorn East, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Runcorn is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 270 km from Runcorn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Runcorn, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Runcorn takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Runcorn

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Runcorn

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Runcorn

Most booked hotels in Runcorn

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Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port - Cheshire Oaks
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Inglewood Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Brook Hall Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Holiday Inn Runcorn
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Travelodge Widnes
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Widnes Halton Everglades Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Runcorn

Hiring a car in Runcorn costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Runcorn.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Runcorn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Runcorn is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Runcorn costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Runcorn.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Runcorn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Runcorn is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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