Runcorn to Accrington Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Accrington takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Accrington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration: 90 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best

Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain

2h 38m

£20–55

Runcorn to Accrington train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Accrington at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:00 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 6m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 2:06 PM
1h 45m • 2 changes
1:02 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
2:02 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:02 AM → 7:11 AM
7h 9m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Accrington? 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.