Cardiff to Runcorn by train
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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Runcorn
Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff to Runcorn, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
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Getting ready for a trip from Cardiff to Runcorn aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Cardiff to Runcorn
Getting from Cardiff to Runcorn by rail typically costs CA$339.68, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Cardiff to Runcorn departure frequency and train timetable
With 29 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 27 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 00:30 and the last one is at 21:55. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:24, with the last one at 21:04.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Runcorn?
This journey covers a total of 210 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 54 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Cardiff and Runcorn?
Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
More information on train travel from Cardiff to Runcorn
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Runcorn city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Runcorn
Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff to Runcorn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Cardiff and Runcorn is 210 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route is CA$339.68. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .
Tickets for this journey become available 3 months before the travel date.
The fastest travel time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
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