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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Preston takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn to Preston. 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 38m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 38m
£15–44

Runcorn to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 34m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast6h 38m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 23m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 18m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 23m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 18m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 18m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Preston? 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.

Map of how to get from Runcorn to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 73.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Preston via Crewe in around 1h 38m.

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