The average train between Runcorn and Prescot takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn to Prescot. 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 Prescot. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Prescot at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Prescot station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Runcorn to Prescot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Prescot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Prescot station.
Book your Runcorn to Prescot train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Prescot is 10.8 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Prescot via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 1m.