The average train between Aintree and Runcorn takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Aintree to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Aintree and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aintree is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

39 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Aintree station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Aintree to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Fazakerley station.
Aintree to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Aintree to Runcorn train tickets online with Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aintree and Runcorn is 20.6 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Fazakerley to Runcorn via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 49 min.