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Manchester Piccadilly Station to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

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.

1h 6m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Liverpool South Parkway

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1h 1m
£11–25

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Runcorn train times

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 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales58 min • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains1h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales58 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast53 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales55 min • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains51 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast53 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales59 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales1h 5m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysWest Midlands Trains1h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Runcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Runcorn, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 42 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly.

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