The cheapest and fastest trains from Runcorn to Wallasey
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Runcorn to Wallasey is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Runcorn to Wallasey will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 3 trains that leave Runcorn for Wallasey every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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 coach and train for Runcorn to Wallasey
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Runcorn to Wallasey 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 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 24 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Runcorn to Wallasey train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:58 Runcorn | 0h54 | 07:52 Wallasey | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Runcorn to Wallasey
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Runcorn to Wallasey trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Runcorn and Wallasey 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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FAQs: Runcorn to Wallasey train

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Important Stations and Airports in Runcorn and Wallasey
- 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 - Friday 07:00 - 12:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Manchester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient. Access between both platforms is via a footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Located outside the ticket office on the wall
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are From the ticket office walk up the steps apx 50m to main road. or Take footbridge by station entrance, walk apx 75m.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The bus stops on Barnfield Avenue nearest to the station car park. Towards Manchester, wait at the bus stop on the same side of the road as the car park. Towards Chester, wait at the bus stop on the opposite side of the road as the car park.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:38 - 00:28 Sunday 07:38 - 00:28 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: No
- 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” Ticket office and platforms are step free.
- 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on station forecourt
- 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: Atehrton Street,Wallasey
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:42 - 00:24 Sunday 07:42 - 00:24 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: No
- Step free access note: Category B: “This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only – please check details.” Car park and ticket office are step free. New Brighton platform accessed via road and ramp approx 250m walk. Liverpool bound platform has disabled access.
- 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: carpark & platform
- 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: Wallasey Grove Road,Wallasey
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:44 - 00:22 Sunday 07:44 - 00:22 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The nearest disabled accessible station is New Brighton
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- 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
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