The average train between Runcorn and Ormskirk takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Runcorn to Ormskirk. 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 Runcorn and Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Runcorn to Ormskirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.
Runcorn to Ormskirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Runcorn to Ormskirk train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Runcorn and Ormskirk is 26.9 km. The road distance is 41 km.
Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirk every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–24 and the journey takes 50 min.