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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Watford to Runcorn per day. The average train journey from Watford to Runcorn takes one hour and 52 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 152 mi (245 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 52m |
| Lowest price | $64.04 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Watford to Runcorn?
Avanti West Coast is the one and only train line which connects Watford to Runcorn. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 1 | 1h 52m | $64.04 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Watford to Runcorn tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Watford at 6:00am and arrives in Runcorn about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Runcorn with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Runcorn to Watford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Watford?
Main departure station: Watford Junction
There is one train station in Watford.
All train stations in Watford:
Watford Junction
Where is the train station in Runcorn?
Main arrival station: Runcorn Train Station
Runcorn has one train station.
All train stations in Runcorn:
Runcorn Train Station
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