The average train between Runcorn and Leyland takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Leyland. 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 Leyland. 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 Leyland at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Leyland station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Runcorn to Leyland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Leyland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leyland station.
Book your Runcorn to Leyland train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Runcorn and Leyland is 39.7 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Leyland via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 47m.