The average train between Runcorn and Congleton takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Congleton. 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 Congleton. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Congleton station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Runcorn to Congleton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Congleton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kidsgrove station.
Book your Runcorn to Congleton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Runcorn and Congleton is 39.8 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Congleton via Crewe and Kidsgrove in around 1h 55m.