The average train between Burnley and Runcorn takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Runcorn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Burnley to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Burnley to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Runcorn is 59.4 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Runcorn via Preston and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 30m.