Trains from Runcorn East
to London Charing Cross
From £79.30
Runcorn East to London Charing Crossby train on average takes 3 hrs 27 mins
Runcorn East to London Charing Cross one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £79.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 45 minutes
- First train leaves Runcorn East at 04:10
- Last train leaves Runcorn East at 21:11
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Runcorn East to London Charing Cross train times
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Station Message
TfW Penalty Fare Zone ExpansionThis station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.
Runcorn East facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is on the main road near the station car park.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333211202 -
Operator NameLocal Authority
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces50
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces16
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
A total of 16 spaces are provided at the station in two locations. Both platforms have a joint waiting/cycle shelter in which there are 4 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 16 bicycles.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines have touchscreen controls.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible Public TelephonesNo
Located outside the ticket office on the wall
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
Category B2.
Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
Step free access to Platform 2 (to Manchester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
Access between both platforms is via a footbridge.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
There is an unmarked location in the car park.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Station Message
"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"ЛOn weekdays, the busiest times at this station are generally between 06:30 and 09:30 and between 16:30 and 19:30.
London Charing Cross facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster cards with a pre-loaded deposit only are available from ticket office. Top-up only from self-service ticket machine(s)
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Southern's smartcard is called 'the key'. To apply online, go to www.southernrailway.com/thekey or pick up an application form from a Southern ticket office.
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TravelcardZone 1
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for NR
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Luggage
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations020 3468 4662 -
AvailableYes
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Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaNo
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Waiting RoomYes
All platforms are partially or fully covered with a canopy.
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 024 0215 -
Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Yes, staff help is available from the Rail Information Point in the Main Concourse beside platform 5 and 6 or from any member of station staff. Mobility assistance can be arranged by contacting Southeastern on 0845 000222. It is preferred if this assistance is requested 24 hours in advance.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Spaces Note
To be confirmed by station operator.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces20
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Within car park and station forecourt
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Annotation
10 bike bars which can accommodate two bikes each
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
All ticket counters are lowered in this station. The Rail Information point has a lowered counter too.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
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Accessible Public Telephones
On the central passage in the main concourse
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Accessible toiletsYes
Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
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Ticket GatesYes
Yes there are ticket gates to all platforms. All platforms can be accessed by wide ticket gates.
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Yes, but not clearly identified as such. There is a large yellow Hatched box for loading and unloading that mobility passengers may use. It is unsupervised and there is no Help Point available. Help should be requested from the Rail Information Point in the main concourse, or from any member of station staff.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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