The average train between Swansea and Runcorn takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 9:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Runcorn station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Swansea to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Swansea to Runcorn train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Swansea and Runcorn is 208.2 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 33m.