The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Runcorn
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Runcorn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Guildford to Runcorn you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train for Guildford to Runcorn
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Runcorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £66, and a flight costs an average of £151.
Distance: 276 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
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£66 Average Price Cheapest | £151 Average Price |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Runcorn
Trains from Guildford to Runcorn run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Guildford to Runcorn trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Guildford and Runcorn from £66. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford to Runcorn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and Runcorn
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
- 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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