The average train between Braintree and Runcorn takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree 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 every 2 hours between Braintree and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Runcorn station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Braintree to Runcorn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Runcorn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Braintree to Runcorn train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Braintree and Runcorn is 275 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Runcorn via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London Euston in around 3h 46m.