The average train between Portsmouth and Runcorn takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Runcorn station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Portsmouth to Runcorn train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Runcorn train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Portsmouth to Runcorn train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Portsmouth and Runcorn is 304.1 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Runcorn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 7m.