Accrington to Runcorn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Runcorn takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. 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.

2h 37m
Duration: 90 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain

2h 41m

£20–55

Accrington to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:22 PM → 5:58 AM
Arrives next day
7h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:22 AM
2h • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:49 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Runcorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.