Runcorn to Lancaster Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Lancaster takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Lancaster. 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 59m
Duration: 94 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 10m

£31–57

Runcorn to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:32 PM → 5:07 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 6:08 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
5:31 PM → 7:07 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:31 PM → 8:09 PM
1h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:53 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 11:56 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:56 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 1:55 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:02 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 55m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:27 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:27 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:27 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:27 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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