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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Manchester Victoria | Runcorn East | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Runcorn East | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Runcorn East | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Victoria | Runcorn East | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Runcorn East | No tags |
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Get from Manchester to Runcorn
The journey takes about 41 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Runcorn by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Runcorn?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Runcorn start from R 126. The average price for this train route is around R 342. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Runcorn?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Runcorn is 41m, covering a distance of 33 km. The quickest train can get you there in 35m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Runcorn route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 18 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Northern, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Runcorn?
The earliest train from Manchester to Runcorn departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 23:45.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Runcorn?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Runcorn?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Runcorn?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Runcorn?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 Manchester to Runcorn was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 114To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Runcorn as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 114 to R 1 012 for a train ticket from Manchester to Runcorn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 114, which is on 2025-12-12.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
