Manchester to Runcorn Trains

Manchester to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Runcorn takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service 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.

1h 6m
Duration: 36 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Manchester to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:37 PM → 2:31 PM
53 min • 1 change
2:07 PM → 3:00 PM
53 min • 1 change
2:37 PM → 3:31 PM
53 min • 1 change
3:07 PM → 4:00 PM
53 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:07 AM → 7:06 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:07 AM → 8:02 AM
55 min • 1 change
7:37 AM → 8:31 AM
53 min • 1 change
8:07 AM → 9:00 AM
53 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:07 AM → 7:06 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:07 AM → 8:02 AM
55 min • 1 change
7:37 AM → 8:31 AM
53 min • 1 change
8:07 AM → 9:00 AM
53 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:07 AM → 7:06 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:07 AM → 8:02 AM
55 min • 1 change
7:37 AM → 8:31 AM
53 min • 1 change
8:07 AM → 9:00 AM
53 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:07 AM → 7:06 AM
58 min • 1 change
7:07 AM → 8:02 AM
55 min • 1 change
7:37 AM → 8:31 AM
53 min • 1 change
8:07 AM → 9:00 AM
53 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:07 AM → 7:00 AM
53 min • 1 change
7:07 AM → 8:02 AM
55 min • 1 change
7:37 AM → 8:28 AM
51 min • 1 change
8:07 AM → 9:00 AM
53 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:07 AM → 10:06 AM
59 min • 1 change
10:09 AM → 11:15 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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