Carlisle to Runcorn Trains

Carlisle to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Runcorn takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

2h 39m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Carlisle to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:00 AM → 6:01 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:01 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:01 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:01 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:01 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:54 AM → 5:58 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:02 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 4:43 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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