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South Shields to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Runcorn takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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.

4h 45m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 29m
£66–125

South Shields to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 201.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Runcorn, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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