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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Runcorn takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. 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.

3h 2m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Burnley to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Burnley to Runcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Runcorn via Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 14m.

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