Train Bristol to Runcorn from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Runcorn takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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.

3h 15m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 8m

£73–132

Bristol to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:33 PM → 5:21 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 5:57 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
3:33 PM → 6:20 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 6:57 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:00 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:00 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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