The average train between London and Runcorn East Station takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Runcorn East Station. 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 2 hours between London and Runcorn East Station. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Runcorn East Station at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Runcorn East Station. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Runcorn East Station station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
London to Runcorn East Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Runcorn East Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your London to Runcorn East Station train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Runcorn East Station is 265.6 km. The road distance is 299 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 1h 43m.