Train Cardiff to Runcorn from £73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Runcorn takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 24m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Cardiff to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

8:44 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 1:58 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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