The average train between Liverpool Central Station and Runcorn takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Liverpool Central Station 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 20 minutes between Liverpool Central Station and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 10:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool Central Station is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 9:11 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Central Station station and arriving at Runcorn station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Liverpool Central Station to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool Central Station to Runcorn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Liverpool Central Station to Runcorn train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Liverpool Central Station and Runcorn is 17.9 km. The road distance is 21 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn hourly. Tickets cost £4–11 and the journey takes 17 min. Two other operators also service this route.