The average train between Middlesbrough and Runcorn takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 hourly between Middlesbrough and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Runcorn station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Middlesbrough to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Runcorn is 168.6 km. The road distance is 231 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.