Runcorn East to Watford Junction Train Tickets & Timetables

Runcorn East to Watford Junctionby train on average takes 3 hrs 24 mins

Runcorn East to Watford Junction one way only

Cheapest Advance Single from £76.30

* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance

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Trains depart every 40 minutes
First train leaves Runcorn East at 04:10
Last train leaves Runcorn East at 21:11

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Runcorn East to Watford Junction train times

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This station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.

Runcorn East facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Runcorn East station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is on the main road near the station car park.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333211202
- Operator Name
  
  Local Authority
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  50
- Charges
  
  Free
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  16
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines have touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
  
  Located outside the ticket office on the wall
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- 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.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  There is an unmarked location in the car park.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

Watford Junction facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  To obtain an Oyster card you need to go to the corner shop on Woodford Road by the station entrance, or Watford High Street LOROL station.
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LM
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Watford Junction station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement vehicles will operate from Bus Stop 1.
  Please check your destination before boarding.
  Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Operator Name
  
  Please note all lost property is sent to Northampton Station
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: https://www.sabaparking.co.uk/car-park/watford-junction-station-car-park
  
  0330 123 5247
- Operator Name
  
  SABA UK
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  746
- Charges
  Off-peak: £7.00
  Daily: £10.00
  Weekly: £38.80
  Monthly: £143.00
  Three Monthly: £353.80
  Annual: £1,290.00
  Saturday: £7.00
  Sunday: £7.00
  Note:
  You"Щll be able to pay for parking in the following ways:
  - The Saba Parking U K app
  - Via the Saba Parking website
  - The Pay on Foot machine(s) located within the car park (where applicable)
  - Late Pay is available at this station car park. Allows you to pay up until midnight on the same day.
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  19
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Blue Badge holders can park free of charge but must register for a free parking permit, as described on the Saba Parking Blue Badge Portal. You must register prior to or on the same day as parking on the Saba Blue Badge Portal.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
  
  Access to Car park payment facilities is not required as parking is free for disabled users in disabled parking spaces.
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  354
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Station forecourt
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 0248 997
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
  
  This station is staffed part time. This means that during 'staff help available opening times' your assistance will be provided by station staff. Any other time, our on-train Conductors will provide your assistance onto the train.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Public telephones are accessible on platform 6
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  
  This station has been classified as a step-free access category A station. This means that this station has step-free access to all platforms. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
  The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office during 'staff help available opening times' When station staff aren't available, the assistance meeting point is on the platform where your service is due to depart. Our on-board conductors will help you onto the train, so please make sure you attract their attention as the train comes to a stop on the platform.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  2 x 20 minute accessible bays at front of station
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Runcorn Eastto Watford JunctionFrom £76.30

Runcorn East to Watford Junctionby train on average takes 3 hrs 24 mins

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