Train Bournemouth to Runcorn from £146 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Runcorn takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.

5h 25m
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 2m

£119–193

Bournemouth to Runcorn train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

5:45 PM → 10:57 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:45 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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