The average train between Runcorn and Scarborough takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Scarborough station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Runcorn to Scarborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Runcorn to Scarborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Runcorn to Scarborough train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Scarborough is 185 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Scarborough via Liverpool Lime Street and Leeds in around 4h 2m.