The average train between Runcorn and Knaresborough takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn to Knaresborough. 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 Knaresborough. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Knaresborough at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Knaresborough. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Knaresborough station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Runcorn to Knaresborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Runcorn to Knaresborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Knaresborough station.
Book your Runcorn to Knaresborough train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Knaresborough is 111.5 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Knaresborough via Liverpool Lime Street and Leeds in around 3h 13m.