Runcorn to York by train

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Overview: trains from Runcorn to York

Find the key information for travelling by train from Runcorn to York, 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 05:19 View journey
Last train 23:52 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 1m View journey
Distance (km) 125
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey AU$119.72 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 43m
Train operators 8

Runcorn to York by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Runcorn to York? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 125 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Runcorn and York

The cheapest train tickets from Runcorn to York start at AU$119.72. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Runcorn to York is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Runcorn to York departure frequency and train timetable

With 39 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 23 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:19 and the last one is at 23:52. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:57, with the last one at 22:24.

Average train travel time and distance from Runcorn to York

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 1 minute, spanning 125 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Runcorn and York?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Runcorn and York 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn even more about travelling from Runcorn to York by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: York.

FAQs about the train journey from Runcorn to York

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

The total distance from Runcorn to York is 125 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.