The average train between York and Runcorn takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
York to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your York to Runcorn train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Runcorn is 128.4 km. The road distance is 179 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 55m.