The average train between Bolton and Runcorn takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton 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 Bolton and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Runcorn station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Bolton to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Bolton to Runcorn train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Runcorn is 33.3 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Runcorn via Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool South Parkway in around 1h 29m.
