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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Runcorn takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. 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 14m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bristol to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:15 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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 57m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Runcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 9m.

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