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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Glasgow takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 21m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Runcorn to Glasgow train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express14h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 52m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Glasgow? 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.

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  • Distance: 238.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Glasgow Central via Liverpool Lime Street and Preston in around 4h 27m.

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