Portsmouth to Runcorn Trains

Portsmouth to Runcorn trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Runcorn takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...

4h 8m

£89–158

Portsmouth to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:36 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
11h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Runcorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Runcorn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 8m.

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