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London to Runcorn by train
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First train05:27
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Last train21:21
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 43m
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Distance266 kilometres
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Trains per day27
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Avg. journey time2hr 20m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Runcorn by train
Fast trains from London to Runcorn take around 1 hour and 43 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 266 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Runcorn.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Runcorn?
Direct trains from London to Runcorn have been found.
We usually find around 28 direct trains on the route from London to Runcorn every weekday.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Runcorn?
The London to Runcorn train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 43 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Runcorn train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Runcorn is usually scheduled to depart London around 05:27 and the last train is around 21:07. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 07:07, and the last at 21:21.

What's the London to Runcorn train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Runcorn are $26.83.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $26 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $56. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Runcorn train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Runcorn by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Runcorn?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Runcorn, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- Virgin Trains
- West Midlands Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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