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How to get from Birkenhead Central to Runcorn by train?

By train

To get from Birkenhead Central to Runcorn in Runcorn, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Birkenhead Central
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    London Euston
  • 5
    Ride to train station Runcorn
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Birkenhead Central to Runcorn

The distance between Birkenhead Central, Runcorn and Runcorn, Runcorn is approximately 17.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birkenhead Central to Runcorn by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Runcorn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Birkenhead Central

Birkenhead Central is located at Birkenhead Central, Runcorn and the nearest public transport station is Birkenhead Central Station (Stop B).

Train stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Rock Ferry
  • Green Lane

Bus stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop B)
  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop A)
  • Grange Road East

Public transport stations close to Runcorn, Runcorn

Runcorn is located at Runcorn, Runcorn and the nearest public transport station is Bonton.

Train stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn
  • Frodsham

Bus stations close to Runcorn:

  • Bonton
  • Westfield Top
  • Holloway

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead Central to Runcorn?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST.

  • Is there a direct train between Birkenhead Central and Runcorn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Birkenhead Central to Runcorn?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Ellesmere Port station near Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Liverpool Lime Street station near Runcorn in Runcorn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Birkenhead Central to Runcorn by train?

    The total travel time between Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead and Runcorn in Runcorn by train is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Birkenhead Central to get to Runcorn?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Ellesmere Port station near Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Birkenhead Central and Runcorn?

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Lime Street station, which is closest to Runcorn in Runcorn.

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