Train Accrington to Runcorn from £29 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Runcorn takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
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2h 35m

£23–49

Accrington to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:23 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
3:23 PM → 5:50 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
4:23 PM → 6:50 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
5:23 PM → 7:50 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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