🚌 Bus from Liverpool to Runcorn
5 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79C | Arriva North West | ~75 min | 78 | 06:42 | 23:17 | Queen Square Bus Station (Stand 8) |
| 82A | Arriva North West | ~96 min | 55 | 07:12 | 21:12 | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 10) |
| CF1 | Arriva North West | ~55 min | 54 | 09:00 | 17:00 | Great Charlotte Street (Stop GE) |
| 61 | Arriva North West | ~111 min | 22 | 06:46 | 18:51 | Queen Square Bus Station (Stand 8) |
| X4 | Arriva North West | ~54 min | 19 | 00:15 | 23:15 | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 10) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Liverpool on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Liverpool to Runcorn?
5 routes run directly from Liverpool to Runcorn: the 79C (Arriva North West), the 82A (Arriva North West), the CF1 (Arriva North West), the 61 (Arriva North West), the X4 (Arriva North West).
How long does the bus take from Liverpool to Runcorn?
Around 75 minutes on the 79C, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Liverpool to Runcorn?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 79C) leaves around 06:42 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Liverpool to Runcorn?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.