The average train between Zurich and Runcorn takes 13h and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Runcorn station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
Zurich to Runcorn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Runcorn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Zurich to Runcorn train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Runcorn is 1,038.1 km. The road distance is 1,409 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Runcorn via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 6m.