The average train between Newbury and Runcorn takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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 Newbury and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Runcorn station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Newbury to Runcorn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Runcorn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Newbury to Runcorn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Newbury and Runcorn is 235.9 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Runcorn via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 16m.