London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Runcorn Trains

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Runcorn trains

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The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Runcorn takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 58m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 22m

£80–139

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

3:46 PM → 6:43 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 7:02 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 7:43 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
5:16 PM → 8:02 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:46 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:46 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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