Reading to Runcorn Trains

Reading to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Runcorn takes 3h 36m 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 36m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 27m

£65–123

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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:51 AM → 11:57 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 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, October 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 Thursday, October 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 Friday, October 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
8:15 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 1:58 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 3:58 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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