The average train between Nottingham and Runcorn takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 every 2 hours between Nottingham and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Runcorn station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Nottingham to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Nottingham to Runcorn train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Nottingham and Runcorn is 113.9 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Runcorn via Tamworth in around 2h 39m.