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It takes an average of 5h 11m to travel from Runcorn to London Liverpool Street by train, over a distance of around 168 miles (271 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Runcorn to London Liverpool Street and tickets for this journey start from £76.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:04 | |
| Departure station | Runcorn | |
| Arrival station | London Liverpool Street | |
| Journey time | From 2h 34m | |
| Distance | 168 miles (271 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £76.40 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Runcorn to London Liverpool Street in 2 hours 34 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Runcorn to London Liverpool Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 11 minutes to travel the 168 miles (271 km) from Runcorn to London Liverpool Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to London Liverpool Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Runcorn to London Liverpool Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £76.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to London Liverpool Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Runcorn to London Liverpool Street?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.