The cheapest and fastest trains from Runcorn to Leasowe
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Runcorn to Leasowe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Runcorn to Leasowe will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Runcorn for Leasowe every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Runcorn to Leasowe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Runcorn to Leasowe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 26 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£52 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Runcorn to Leasowe train times
The table below shows live departures for Runcorn to Leasowe trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:29 Runcorn | 9h53 | 08:22 Leasowe | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Runcorn to Leasowe
Trains from Runcorn to Leasowe run on average 7 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 9h 53m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 9h 53m |
First train 06:03 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Runcorn to Leasowe trainsMerseyrail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Runcorn and Leasowe from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
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FAQs: Runcorn to Leasowe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Runcorn to Leasowe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leasowe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Runcorn and Leasowe
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 (Platform 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:48 - 00:08 Sunday 07:58 - 00:08 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”Access to the car park, ticket office and platforms is all step free. Ramps can be used to access platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Reeds Lane,Moreton, Wirral
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