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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Runcorn to Birmingham, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Runcorn to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Runcorn to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €8.32, with average prices for this route around €16.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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13:51
1 hour 27 minutes, Direct
Runcorn
15:18
Birmingham New Street
West Midlands Trains
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14:02
1 hour 31 minutes, Changes required
Runcorn
15:33
Birmingham New Street
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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14:11
1 hour 55 minutes, Changes required
Runcorn East
16:06
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast
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14:25
2 hours 8 minutes, Changes required
Runcorn East
16:33
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCrossCountry
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14:25
2 hours 23 minutes, Changes required
Runcorn East
16:48
Birmingham New Street
Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains
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14:25
3 hours 7 minutes, Changes required
Runcorn East
17:32
Paris
Transport for Wales
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Runcorn to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:06
Last train
Last train
21:51
Departure station
Departure station
Runcorn
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
1 hour 17 minutes
Distance
Distance
112 km
Price
Price
€8.32*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Runcorn to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Runcorn to Birmingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
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 Runcorn to Birmingham 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 Runcorn to Birmingham, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Runcorn to Birmingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Runcorn to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Runcorn to Birmingham train ticket types

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