Train Edinburgh to Runcorn from £97 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Runcorn takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

3h 55m
Duration: 263 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Edinburgh to Runcorn train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:52 PM → 6:43 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
4:52 PM → 8:45 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 10:44 PM
3h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:24 AM → 5:58 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:51 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 4:42 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 8:42 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Runcorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Runcorn.

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Runcorn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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