The average train between Southampton and Runcorn takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Runcorn station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Southampton to Runcorn train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Runcorn train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Southampton to Runcorn train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Southampton and Runcorn is 285.8 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Runcorn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 57m.