The average train between Wakefield and Runcorn takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Wakefield to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Huddersfield station.
Wakefield to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Wakefield to Runcorn train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Wakefield and Runcorn is 90 km. The road distance is 134 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.