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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Runcorn
Cheapest price
£119
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Runcorn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Runcorn will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £119.
Of the 4 trains that leave Durham for Runcorn every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Durham to Runcorn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Runcorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £118.
Distance: 176 km
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£120 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham to Runcorn train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Runcorn trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 03:37 Durham | 4h13 | 07:50 Runcorn | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:51 Durham | 3h40 | 08:31 Runcorn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Runcorn
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Trains from Durham to Runcorn run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £118 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £118 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Durham to Runcorn trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Durham and Runcorn from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Durham to Runcorn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Runcorn by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Runcorn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Runcorn
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 (Platform 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
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