Train Preston to Runcorn from £21 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Runcorn takes 1h 42m 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.

1h 42m
Duration: 48 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 18m

£16–37

Preston to Runcorn train times

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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:28 PM → 3:50 PM
1h 21m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 4:26 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 4:50 PM
1h 21m • 1 change
4:28 PM → 5:50 PM
1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:28 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:28 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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