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Outbound fromLeyland to Runcorn by train
It takes an average of 2h 28m to travel from Leyland to Runcorn by train, over a distance of around 25 miles (40 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Leyland to Runcorn and tickets for this journey start from £20.70 when you book in advance.
Take the train from Leyland to Runcorn in 1 hour 15 minutes
If you want to travel from Leyland to Runcorn by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Leyland to Runcorn by train to take around 2 hours 28 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 15 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 23 trains per day running on this route, which spans 25 miles (40 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Runcorn. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or Merseyrail. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Leyland to Runcorn start from £20.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Leyland to Runcorn
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Leyland to Runcorn is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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