Train Derby to Runcorn from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Runcorn takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 8m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Derby to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:26 PM → 5:21 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 6:20 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
5:26 PM → 7:22 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
6:26 PM → 8:45 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:21 AM
2h • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:21 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:21 AM
2h • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:21 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:21 AM
2h • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:21 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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