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London Paddington Station to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London Paddington Station and Runcorn takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from London Paddington Station 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.

4h 37m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

London Paddington Station to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between London Paddington Station and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Paddington Station is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London Paddington Station to Runcorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 182 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between London Paddington Station, England and Runcorn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Runcorn hourly. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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