Leicester to Runcorn Trains

Leicester to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Runcorn takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. 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 30m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain

2h 38m

£24–80

Leicester to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:48 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:56 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
8h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 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 Friday, October 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.