Runcorn live departures
Next trains leaving Runcorn (RUN), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Runcorn live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeRUN
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.3387, -2.7392
- Nearest stationHough Green (4.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-25731,962
- GB rank688th busiest
- Managed byAvanti West Coast
About this board
Runcorn is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code RUN. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Runcorn handled 731,962 passenger entries and exits, ranking 688th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Liverpool Lime Street (305,858 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Runcorn usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Runcorn
Runcorn station FAQs
What is the station code for Runcorn?
The three-letter CRS code for Runcorn is RUN. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Runcorn departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Runcorn itself.
How busy is Runcorn station?
Runcorn recorded 731,962 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 688th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Liverpool Lime Street.
Which stations are closest to Runcorn?
The nearest station is Hough Green, about 4.4 km away in a straight line. Widnes (4.4 km) and Frodsham (4.9 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.