The average train between Accrington and Runcorn takes 2h 37m 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.
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 6:01 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Runcorn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Accrington to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
Accrington to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Accrington to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Accrington and Runcorn is 52 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Runcorn via Preston and Crewe in around 2h 38m.