Train Leicester to Runcorn from £48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Runcorn takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 31m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
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2h 35m

£39–89

Leicester to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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