4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Runcorn
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Runcorn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Runcorn will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool for Runcorn on Thu, Jul 09, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G383296:46 AM0h20Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:06 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$61One-way0 transfers
W339917:07 AM0h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:24 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$111One-way0 transfers- W339466:04 AM0h15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:19 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$111One-way0 transfers
- W338956:43 AM0h18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:01 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$111One-way0 transfers
C169136:08 AM0h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:27 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$111One-way0 transfers
- W339466:04 AM0h15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:19 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$111One-way0 transfers
- W339917:07 AM0h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:24 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$111One-way0 transfers
- C169156:33 AM0h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:50 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$111One-way0 transfers
- W338956:43 AM0h18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:01 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$111One-way0 transfers
- C169136:08 AM0h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:27 AMRuncorn station (RUN)$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Runcorn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Runcorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Runcorn:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Runcorn costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Runcorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
The journey is about 15m faster (18m by train vs 33m by car) and roughly $0.45 (€0.37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€7) vs $9 (€7)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Liverpool to Runcorn train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Runcorn trains for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:47 AM Liverpool | 0h19 | 12:06 PM Runcorn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:47 PM Liverpool | 0h19 | 1:06 PM Runcorn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:48 PM Liverpool | 0h18 | 3:06 PM Runcorn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:47 PM Liverpool | 0h19 | 9:06 PM Runcorn | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
| W33946 | 6:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h15 | 6:19 AM Runcorn station (RUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16913 | 6:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h19 | 6:27 AM Runcorn station (RUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16915 | 6:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h17 | 6:50 AM Runcorn station (RUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33895 | 6:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h18 | 7:01 AM Runcorn station (RUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38329 | 6:46 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h20 | 7:06 AM Runcorn station (RUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33991 | 7:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h17 | 7:24 AM Runcorn station (RUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Runcorn
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Runcorn run on average 9 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Liverpool to Runcorn trainsTransport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool and Runcorn from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Runcorn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Runcorn by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Runcorn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Runcorn
Most Liverpool to Runcorn trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn station pair, with some services arriving at Runcorn East. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Runcorn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Mossley Hill from Liverpool city centre
Mossley Hill is 5 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Mossley Hill train station facilities and services
Mossley Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Mossley Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mossley Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mossley Hill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Mossley Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mossley Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Access to platforms down a long slope with no rest platforms but the station is fully accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Runcorn station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Runcorn from Runcorn city centre
Runcorn train station facilities and services
Runcorn has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Runcorn.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Runcorn. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Runcorn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Runcorn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Runcorn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Runcorn East from Runcorn city centre
Runcorn East is 4 km from Runcorn city centre. Public transport options include:
Runcorn East train station facilities and services
Runcorn East has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Runcorn East. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Runcorn East: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Runcorn East: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: 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, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Located outside the ticket office on the wall, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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