The average train between Runcorn and South Wales takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to South Wales. 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 South Wales. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into South Wales at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at South Wales station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Runcorn to South Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Runcorn to South Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cwmbach station.
Book your Runcorn to South Wales train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Runcorn and South Wales is 188.1 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 2m.