The average train between Runcorn and Cambridge takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Runcorn to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Runcorn to Cambridge train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Runcorn and Cambridge is 229.8 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Cambridge via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m.