Manchester to Runcorn Trains

Manchester to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Runcorn takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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 2m
Duration: 36 mi
Distance: £16
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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57 min

£10–24

Manchester to Runcorn train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:44 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
1h 17m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:06 AM
55 min • 1 change
6:32 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:02 AM
51 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:31 AM
50 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:06 AM
55 min • 1 change
6:32 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:02 AM
51 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:31 AM
50 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:06 AM
55 min • 1 change
6:32 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:02 AM
51 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:31 AM
50 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:06 AM
55 min • 1 change
6:32 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:02 AM
51 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:31 AM
50 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:06 AM
55 min • 1 change
6:32 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:02 AM
51 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:31 AM
50 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:11 AM → 7:00 AM
49 min • 1 change
6:32 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 8:02 AM
50 min • 1 change
7:41 AM → 8:28 AM
47 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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