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The average train between Preston and Runcorn takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Preston to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Runcorn station.
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The distance between Preston and Runcorn is 46.9 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 18m.
