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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and York takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 41m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Runcorn to York train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and York. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:16 PM which arrives into York at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 26m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 14m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 5m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 40m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 40m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 40m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 40m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 40m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 6m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 15m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express2h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 115.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and York, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to York hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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