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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Southport takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Runcorn to Southport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 22m
Duration
32 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Runcorn to Southport train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Runcorn and Southport. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Southport at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 26m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail6h 15m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 24m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail6h 15m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 24m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail6h 15m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 19m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 24m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 37m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail6h 40m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 24m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrail6h 15m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 24m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsMerseyrail1h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Southport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Runcorn to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 32.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Southport via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 26m.

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