Runcorn East live departures
Next trains leaving Runcorn East (RUE), 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 East live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeRUE
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.3269, -2.6651
- Nearest stationRuncorn (5.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-25195,576
- GB rank1,412th busiest
- Managed byTfW Rail
About this board
Runcorn East is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code RUE. 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 East handled 195,576 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,412th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly (38,050 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Runcorn East 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 East
Runcorn East station FAQs
What is the station code for Runcorn East?
The three-letter CRS code for Runcorn East is RUE. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Runcorn East 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 East itself.
How busy is Runcorn East station?
Runcorn East recorded 195,576 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,412th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly.
Which stations are closest to Runcorn East?
The nearest station is Runcorn, about 5.1 km away in a straight line. Frodsham (5.2 km) and Widnes (7.3 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.