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Runcorn to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and St Helens takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn to St Helens. 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 1m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Centraltrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
1h 1m
£7–17

Runcorn to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:46 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine Express39 min • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express42 min • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited57 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited46 min • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited53 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited46 min • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited53 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 24.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to St Helens Central via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 1m.

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