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The average train between Manchester and Runcorn takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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 and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 4m • 1 change1h 38m • 1 change1h 5m • 1 change55 min • 1 change1h 18m • 1 change51 min • 1 change
50 min • 1 change55 min • 1 change1h 18m • 1 change51 min • 1 change50 min • 1 change55 min • 1 change1h 18m • 1 change51 min • 1 change50 min • 1 change55 min • 1 change1h 18m • 1 change51 min • 1 change50 min • 1 change55 min • 1 change1h 18m • 1 change51 min • 1 change50 min • 1 change49 min • 1 change1h 18m • 1 change51 min • 1 change47 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road station and arriving at Liverpool South Parkway station via Liverpool South Parkway station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Manchester to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
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The distance between Manchester and Runcorn is 36.2 km. The road distance is 44 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route.
