The average train between Scarborough and Runcorn takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough to Runcorn. 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 Scarborough and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Runcorn station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Scarborough to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Scarborough to Runcorn train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Scarborough and Runcorn is 185 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Runcorn via Leeds and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 33m.