The average train between Peterborough and Runcorn takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Runcorn station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Peterborough to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Peterborough to Runcorn train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Peterborough and Runcorn is 187 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Runcorn via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 24m.