How to get to Runcorn from Birkenhead

You can get between Birkenhead and Runcorn 2 different ways: train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Runcorn from Birkenhead is by taking a train, which costs on average £11.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Birkenhead to Runcorn:

Taking a train costs £1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £11 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Birkenhead to Runcorn is by train with an average journey time of 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Runcorn that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 56 min of travel time.

The distance from Birkenhead to Runcorn is approximately 12 miles.

The average frequency per day from Birkenhead to Runcorn is:

• 14 coaches per day.
• 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Runcorn from Birkenhead as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Birkenhead to Runcorn:

The following travel companies offer services from Birkenhead to Runcorn:

• Arriva North West or Maghull Coaches can take you to Runcorn by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Arriva North West from Birkenhead to Runcorn for £4.
• Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or West Midlands Trains for trains to Runcorn. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Transport for Wales Birkenhead to Runcorn tickets on Omio for £6.

Yes, there are direct routes from Birkenhead to Runcorn with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by coach with Arriva North West.
• You can travel directly by train with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or West Midlands Trains.

Direct services to Runcorn tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.