The average train between Darlington and Runcorn takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 Darlington and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Darlington to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Darlington to Runcorn train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Darlington and Runcorn is 152.5 km. The road distance is 250 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m.