The average train between Swinton and Runcorn takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Swinton 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 Swinton and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swinton is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swinton to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Swinton station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Swinton to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Eccles (Manchester) station.
Swinton to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Swinton to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swinton and Runcorn is 30.8 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 15m.