The train between Sydney and Runcorn takes 14h 56m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Sydney 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 twice a week between Sydney and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 2:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sydney is at 2:47 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Street Station and take an average of 14h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Runcorn station via Roma Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
Sydney to Runcorn train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Runcorn train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
The distance between Sydney and Runcorn is 720 km. The road distance is 1,007 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m.
