The average train between Runcorn and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn to Birmingham NEC. 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 hourly between Runcorn and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Runcorn to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Runcorn to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Runcorn and Birmingham NEC is 119.9 km. The road distance is 134 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Avanti West Coast also services this route once a week.