The average train between Blackpool and Runcorn takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Blackpool to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Blackpool to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Runcorn is 56.8 km. The road distance is 105 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 15m.