The average train between Basingstoke and Runcorn takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Runcorn station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Basingstoke to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Basingstoke to Runcorn train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Basingstoke and Runcorn is 256.8 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 52m.