The average train between Worcester and Runcorn takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Runcorn station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Worcester to Runcorn train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
Worcester to Runcorn train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Runcorn station.
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The distance between Worcester and Runcorn is 132.7 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 32m.