Runcorn to Preston Trains

Runcorn to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Preston takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 40m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 38m

£15–44

Runcorn to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:02 AM → 6:40 AM
6h 38m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:27 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:27 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:27 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:27 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:26 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:53 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 11:29 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:39 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 1:38 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
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