The average train between Newport and Runcorn takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 Newport and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Runcorn station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Newport to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Newport to Runcorn train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newport and Runcorn is 195.9 km. The road distance is 240 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 20m.