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Salford Central to Runcorn East by train
| First train | 06:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:18 | |
| Departure station | Salford Central | |
| Arrival station | Runcorn East | |
| Journey time | From 48m | |
| Distance | 20 miles (32 km) | |
| Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Travelling from Salford Central to Runcorn East by train
Looking to travel from Salford Central to Runcorn East by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 1 hour 24 minutes to travel from Salford Central to Runcorn East by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 48 minutes though. You'll usually find 12 trains per day running along the 20 miles (32 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Runcorn East, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to get to Runcorn East – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Salford Central to Runcorn East in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Salford Central to Runcorn East
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