Trains tickets from Birmingham to Runcorn

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TomorrowJun 17
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SatJun 21
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MonJun 23
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Runcorn
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Runcorn
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Runcorn
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Runcorn
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Runcorn
    Destination location: Runcorn
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Birmingham to Runcorn: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$27
Average train trip duration1h 24m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance69 miles (111 km)
Latest train departure5:34pm

Birmingham to Runcorn Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/14
$23
06/15
$23
Today
$17
06/17
$17
06/18
$17
06/19
$17
06/20
$17
06/21
$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Runcorn was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Runcorn, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $82 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Runcorn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-06-17.

Usually RDG_AVANTI_WEST_COAST will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Birmingham and Runcorn is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Runcorn.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Runcorn, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Birmingham and Runcorn compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Runcorn to Birmingham

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