Train Runcorn to Preston from £30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Preston takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. 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 41m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 44m

£20–49

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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

4:02 PM → 5:37 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
5:02 PM → 6:50 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:02 PM → 7:51 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
7:02 PM → 8:52 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 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, May 19, 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, May 20, 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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Frequently asked questions

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