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St Helens to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Runcorn takes 1h and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from St Helens 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.

1h
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

St Helens to Runcorn train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between St Helens and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales44 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast55 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 11m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales53 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains58 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains49 min • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast52 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Runcorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from St Helens to Runcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Runcorn via Liverpool Lime Street in around 57 min.

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