Train Southampton to Runcorn from £124 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Runcorn takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. 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.

4h 41m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
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4h 25m

£102–173

Southampton to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:21 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:21 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:21 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:21 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:21 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:21 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:21 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:21 AM
4h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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