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Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as KWD 0.500, with average prices for this route around KWD 3.150.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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23:43
Liverpool Lime Street
04:31+1
Runcorn East
4h 48m, Changes requiredMerseyrailTransport for Wales
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Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:25
Last train
Last train
23:43
Departure station
Departure station
Liverpool Lime Street
Arrival station
Arrival station
Runcorn
Journey time
Journey time
15m
Distance
Distance
12 miles
Price
Price
KWD 0.500*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail

How to book cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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