Plymouth to Runcorn Trains

Plymouth to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Runcorn takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

5h 39m
Duration: 291 mi
Distance: £174
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Plymouth to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:20 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:21 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.