The average train between Southport and Runcorn takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southport 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 30 minutes between Southport and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Southport to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Runcorn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Southport to Runcorn train tickets online with Merseyrail, Transport for Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southport and Runcorn is 38.5 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Runcorn via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 23m.
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