The average train between Manchester Victoria and Runcorn takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester Victoria 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 every 30 minutes between Manchester Victoria and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Victoria is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Victoria to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Manchester Victoria to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester Victoria to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Manchester Victoria to Runcorn train tickets online with TransPennine Express, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Victoria and Runcorn is 36.2 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 3m.