The average train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Runcorn takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Manchester Piccadilly 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Piccadilly Station is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly Station station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Manchester Piccadilly Station to Runcorn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Piccadilly Station to Runcorn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Manchester Piccadilly Station to Runcorn train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Runcorn is 36.4 km. The road distance is 58 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 40 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.