The average train between Southport and Runcorn takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southport 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 every 30 minutes between Southport and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 29m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 change
1h 28m • 1 change
1h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Southport to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Southport to Runcorn train tickets online with Merseyrail, Transport for Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southport and Runcorn is 38.5 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Merseyrail operates a train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkway every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 58 min.
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