Bolton to Runcorn Trains

Bolton to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Runcorn takes 1h 44m 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.

1h 44m
Duration: 46 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 29m

£13–30

Bolton to Runcorn train times

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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:36 PM → 10:05 PM
1h 29m • 2 changes
11:21 PM → 10:06 AM
Arrives next day
10h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:58 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 12:50 PM
1h 25m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 1:50 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:02 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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