The average train between Cambridge and Runcorn takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Runcorn station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Cambridge to Runcorn train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Runcorn train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Runcorn station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Runcorn is 229.8 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Runcorn via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 30m.