Timetable
Train route
Cheap train tickets
Runcorn to Nelson train route details

First train
07:11

Last train
23:51

Journey time
2h 2m

Distance
41 miles

Price
AED 111.01*
What are the next train times from Runcorn to Nelson?
Check all Runcorn to Nelson journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
19:25 Runcorn East | 21:27 Nelson | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
20:11 Runcorn East | 22:26 Nelson | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
22:59 Runcorn East | 06:27 +1Nelson | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
23:51 Runcorn | 08:28 +1Paris | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Runcorn to Nelson

Season tickets for frequent travellers
If you make the journey between Runcorn and Nelson on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.

Split Tickets discount
While it may sound surprising, splitting your route into smaller segments and purchasing separate low-cost tickets can greatly reduce the overall fare, all without changing seats. The best part is that Trip.com does all the splitting and organising for you, removing any need for time-consuming research on your end.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

Book in advance
Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Runcorn to Nelson when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travellers

Season tickets
With weekly, monthly, and annual versions, these tickets provide unlimited travel between two stations and typically reduce fares by about 1/3

First Class tickets
First Class tickets offer a more premium travel experience, typically including wider seats, extra space, quieter coaches, and complimentary refreshments on many services for added comfort

Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route
Why Book Train Tickets With Trip.com?
Recommendations
Trains from Runcorn
Trains to Nelson
Popular Routes
Top Destinations
Popular stations
Live times
- Runcorn to Royal Leamington Spa
- Runcorn to Newcastle
- Runcorn to Milton Keynes
- Runcorn to Manchester Victoria
- Runcorn to Birmingham
- Runcorn to Manchester Piccadilly
- Runcorn to Manchester Oxford Road
- Runcorn to Wrexham General
- Runcorn to Manchester Airport
- Runcorn to Milton Keynes Central
- Runcorn to Manchester
- Runcorn to Leeds
- Runcorn to Glasgow
- Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Runcorn to Helsby
- Runcorn to Chester
- Runcorn to Edinburgh
- Runcorn to York
- Runcorn to Llandudno
- Runcorn to Leamington Spa
*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.












