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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Runcorn takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. 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.

2h 48m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

York to Runcorn train times

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 10:18 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.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains2h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains2h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 39m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 39m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains2h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York to Runcorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 115.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between York, England and Runcorn, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 2h 28m.

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