Portsmouth to Runcorn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Runcorn takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Runcorntrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...

4h 33m

£89–152

Portsmouth to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:36 PM → 11:00 AM
Arrives next day
12h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:43 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Runcorn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 33m.

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