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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Runcorn
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Runcorn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Runcorn will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Northampton for Runcorn every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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 Northampton to Runcorn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Runcorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 174 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Runcorn train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Runcorn trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:20 Northampton | 2h37 | 06:57 Runcorn | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:10 Northampton | 2h12 | 09:22 Runcorn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Runcorn
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Trains from Northampton to Runcorn run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 21:31 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Runcorn trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Runcorn from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton to Runcorn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Runcorn
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
ShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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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