The average train between Liverpool Lime Street and Runcorn takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Liverpool Lime Street 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 20 minutes between Liverpool Lime Street and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool Lime Street is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Runcorn station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Liverpool Lime Street and Runcorn is 17.9 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 17 min. Two other operators also service this route.
