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.
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.

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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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Southampton to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Runcorn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Southampton to Runcorn train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Southampton and Runcorn is 285.8 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 25m.