Train Reading to Runcorn from £93 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Runcorn takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

3h 35m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 25m

£77–138

Reading to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

4:15 PM → 7:22 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 8:57 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 9:57 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:15 PM → 10:57 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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