The average train between Colchester and Runcorn takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Runcorn station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Colchester to Runcorn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Runcorn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Colchester to Runcorn train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Colchester and Runcorn is 293.8 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Runcorn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 30m.