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Runcorn to Blackpool train route details

First train

09:00

Last train

23:01

Departure city

Runcorn

Arrival city

Blackpool

Journey time

1h 5m

Distance

34 miles

Price

€4.75*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, LNR & WMR

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18:55 1h 29m, 2 change Runcorn East	20:24 Blackpool North	Find Tickets
19:44 2h 1m, 1 change Runcorn	21:45 Blackpool North	Find Tickets
19:55 1h 26m, 2 change Runcorn East	21:21 Blackpool North	Find Tickets
20:55 1h 29m, 2 change Runcorn East	22:24 Blackpool North	Find Tickets
21:44 2h 1m, 1 change Runcorn	23:45 Blackpool North	Find Tickets
22:01 1h 44m, 2 change Runcorn East	23:45 Paris	Find Tickets

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To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

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