The average train between Wigan and Runcorn takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wigan 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 30 minutes between Wigan and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Wigan to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
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The distance between Wigan and Runcorn is 23.2 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 15m.