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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Burnley takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Burnley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 23m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Runcorn to Burnley train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Burnley at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Burnley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Runcorn to Burnley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Burnley, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Burnley Manchester Road via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 48m.

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