The average train between Blackburn and Runcorn takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Runcorn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Blackburn to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Blackburn to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Runcorn is 48.3 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Runcorn via Preston and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 21m.