The average train between Congleton and Runcorn takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 Congleton and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Kidsgrove and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Runcorn station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Congleton to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kidsgrove station.
Congleton to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Congleton to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Congleton and Runcorn is 39.8 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Runcorn via Kidsgrove and Crewe in around 1h 15m.