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Get from London to Runcorn
The journey takes about 2 hours 1 minute, and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Runcorn by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from London to Runcorn?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Runcorn start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £179. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Runcorn?
The average train journey time from London to Runcorn is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 167 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 54m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the London to Runcorn route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Runcorn?
The earliest train from London to Runcorn departs at 07:41. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Which is the best train operator from London to Runcorn?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Runcorn?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Runcorn?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Runcorn?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Runcorn was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of £29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Runcorn as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £29 to £308 for a train ticket from London to Runcorn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-12-20.
