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Runcorn to Chorley trains

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The average train between Runcorn and Chorley takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn to Chorley. 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 52m
Duration
58 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chorleytrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 46m
£17–39

Runcorn to Chorley train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Chorley at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 57.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Chorley via Liverpool South Parkway and Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 46m.

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