York to Runcorn by train

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Overview: trains from York to Runcorn

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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.

First train 01:38 View journey
Last train 23:39 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 125
Trains / day 46 View all
Cheapest journey US$50.68 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 40m
Train operators 7

Explore York to Runcorn by train

Thinking about travelling from York to Runcorn by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost from York to Runcorn

Ready to book tickets from York to Runcorn? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between York and Runcorn typically run US$50.68.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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York to Runcorn daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Runcorn on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 46 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:38: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:39: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:21: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:05: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 19 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from York to Runcorn?

This journey covers a total of 125 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Booking time frame: York to Runcorn trains

Tickets for travel to Runcorn along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from York to Runcorn

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Runcorn city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Runcorn

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

The train journey between York and Runcorn spans 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.