Runcorn to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Runcorn to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Runcorn to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:56 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 37m View journey
Distance (km) 48
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey AU$28.73 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 19m
Train operators 8

Going from Runcorn to Preston by train

About to set off from Runcorn to Preston by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Runcorn and Preston

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$28.73, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Runcorn to Preston daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Preston on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 40 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:56: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:55: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:56: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:33: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 24 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Runcorn to Preston?

This journey covers a total of 48 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 37 minutes.

Booking Runcorn to Preston trains in advance

Booking your Runcorn to Preston tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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Making your Runcorn to Preston travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Preston.

FAQs about the train journey from Runcorn to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Runcorn to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Runcorn and Preston covers 48 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.