Trains from Runcorn to Birmingham

Runcorn to Birmingham train information

Runcorn Birmingham train map

Train duration 1h24m
Arrival Birmingham, England
Departure Runcorn, England
Distance 69 Miles
  • The journey from Runcorn, situated in England and Birmingham, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.
  • There are 69 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Runcorn to Birmingham is normally 1h24m. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Birmingham from Runcorn, and it's also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.
  • Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Runcorn to Birmingham train tickets

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Runcorn - Birmingham prices calendar

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The graph above shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Buying your train from Runcorn to Birmingham in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.

Tickets are available from £10 when buying your seat 3 days in advance which is 72% cheaper than the best fare we found when booking on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Runcorn to Birmingham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Runcorn and Birmingham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Birmingham to Runcorn and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Runcorn - Birmingham train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to pay less for your Runcorn Birmingham train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

The main benefit of using a railcard is that you only need a few trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the railcard to pay for itsfel. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you buy after that, you will save money.

For instance, train tickets from Runcorn to Birmingham cost on average £50.00 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it turns out that after only 2 one way trips from Birmingham to Runcorn, the card will have paid for itself.

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Runcorn to Birmingham train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare