Trains tickets from Manchester to Runcorn

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Victoria
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Frodsham
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Frodsham
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Runcorn
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Frodsham
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Victoria
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Frodsham
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Manchester to Runcorn: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$21
Average train trip duration44m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:06am
Distance23 miles (37 km)
Latest train departure5:06pm

Manchester to Runcorn Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$7
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07/01
$9
07/02
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07/03
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Runcorn was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of $7

To 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 $7 to $58 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 $8 which is on 2025-07-03.

Usually RDG_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.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Runcorn, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Manchester and Runcorn, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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