Runcorn to Birkdale Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Birkdale takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Runcorn to Birkdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 14m
Duration: 30 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 18m

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Runcorn to Birkdale train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Runcorn and Birkdale. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:07 PM → 6:10 PM
1h 3m • 1 change
5:22 PM → 6:25 PM
1h 2m • 1 change
5:46 PM → 6:55 PM
1h 9m • 1 change
5:58 PM → 7:10 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:14 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:10 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 11:40 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:07 AM → 6:40 AM
6h 32m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 7:10 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:33 AM → 6:40 AM
6h 7m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 7:10 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:33 AM → 6:40 AM
6h 7m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 7:10 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:33 AM → 6:40 AM
6h 7m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 7:10 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:33 AM → 6:40 AM
6h 7m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 7:10 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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