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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Runcorn takes 1h 45m 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 45m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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 11:25 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 42m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 26m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains1h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Runcorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 46.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Runcorn via Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool South Parkway in around 1h 29m.

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