The average train between Runcorn and Birkdale takes 1h 8m 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 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 6m • 1 change
1h 17m • 1 change
1h 2m • 1 change
1h 13m • 1 change
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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 Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Runcorn to Birkdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool South Parkway 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 48 km.
Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Hillside every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £13–28 and the journey takes 51 min.
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