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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Runcorn and Birkdale. The earliest departure is at 9:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 11:40 PM. 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Birkdale station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Runcorn to Birkdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Birkdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hillside station.
Book your Runcorn to Birkdale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Birkdale is 37.3 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Hillside via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 17m.
