The average train between Northwich and Runcorn takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Northwich 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 Northwich and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Northwich is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northwich to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Northwich station and arriving at Runcorn station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Northwich to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Greenbank station.
Northwich to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Northwich to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Northwich and Runcorn is 16.8 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Greenbank to Runcorn via Chester in around 1h 49m.