Train Bolton to Runcorn from £22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Runcorn takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton 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.

1h 47m
Duration: 46 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 30m

£16–35

Bolton to Runcorn train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bolton and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

9:21 PM → 10:50 PM
1h 28m • 2 changes
10:22 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
8h 4m • 2 changes
11:21 PM → 7:06 AM
Arrives next day
7h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
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