The average train between Brighton and Runcorn takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton 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 Brighton and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Runcorn station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Brighton to Runcorn train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Runcorn train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Runcorn station.
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The distance between Brighton and Runcorn is 330.8 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Runcorn via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 59m.