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The average train between Sydney and Runcorn takes 15h 18m and the fastest train takes 14h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 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 6 times a week between Sydney and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 2:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sydney is at 2:47 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Street Station and take an average of 15h 18m. 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 Central Station and arriving at Roma Street Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
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 892 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m.
