Derby to Runcorn Trains

Derby to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Runcorn takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 7m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 1m

£29–50

Derby to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:21 AM
2h • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:21 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:21 AM
2h • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:21 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:21 AM
2h • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:21 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:21 AM
2h • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:21 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:22 AM
2h • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:17 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:14 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:43 PM → 4:43 PM
2h • 1 change
3:43 PM → 5:43 PM
2h • 1 change
4:43 PM → 6:43 PM
2h • 1 change
5:43 PM → 7:43 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:21 AM
2h • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:21 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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