The average train between St Helens and Runcorn takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from St Helens 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 St Helens and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
St Helens to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your St Helens to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Runcorn is 12 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 58 min.
