The average train between Runcorn and Accrington takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Accrington. 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 Runcorn and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Accrington at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Accrington station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Runcorn to Accrington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Accrington train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Accrington station.
Book your Runcorn to Accrington train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Accrington is 52 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Accrington via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 43m.