Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Runcorn
From £21.70
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Runcornby train on average takes 1 hrs 25 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Runcorn one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £21.70
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 26 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 21:32
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Preston (Lancs) to Runcorn train times
| Last updated: 11:03:00
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11:03 Preston (Lancs) Delayed | 12:56 Runcorn Delayed | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 53m, 1 change | ||
11:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 12:56 Runcorn On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 38m, 1 change | ||
12:03 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 13:12 Runcorn On Time | , Avanti West Coast | 1h 9m, 2 changes | ||
12:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 13:43 Runcorn On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 25m, 1 change | ||
13:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 14:12 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 11m, 2 changes |
Preston (Lancs) Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements. Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces1025
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces18
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces246
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
The Passenger Assistance meeting point is opposite the ticket office near the main entrance. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Runcorn facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Seating and waiting rooms throughout.
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Available in the car park
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Tariff
Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 1 - Multi Story ( Platform 1)
Spaces: 451
Number Accessible Spaces: 11
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
Notes
Tariff
Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 2 ( Platform 1)
Spaces: 76
Number Accessible Spaces: 16
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 3
Notes
Tariff
Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 3 ( Platform 2)
Spaces: 100
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces16
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
- Annotation
16 spaces by car park 1 on umbrella style racks and 3 x hoops on Platform 1 (2 x cycles per hoop = 6 spaces)
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
The Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the Ticket Office. Please talk to a member of staff either in person or via the help point. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking is recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 00:15
Sun 08:00 to 00:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
