The average train between Runcorn and Liverpool Lime Street takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street. 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 Runcorn and Liverpool Lime Street. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Liverpool Lime Street at 11:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Runcorn and Liverpool Lime Street is 17.9 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Two other operators also service this route.