Trains from Handforth
to Runcorn
From £23.10
Handforth to Runcornby train on average takes 1 hrs 15 mins
Handforth to Runcorn one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £23.10
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:28
- Last train leaves Handforth at 21:28
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1 Adult
(16+)0 Children (5 - 15)
Under 5s go freeHandforth to Runcorn train times
| Last updated: 16:11:12
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
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16:42 Handforth On Time | 18:43 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 1m, 2 changes | ||
17:42 Handforth On Time | 19:43 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 1m, 2 changes | ||
18:42 Handforth On Time | 20:43 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 1m, 2 changes | ||
19:42 Handforth On Time | 21:43 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 1m, 2 changes | ||
20:42 Handforth On Time | 22:58 Runcorn On Time | , Avanti West Coast | 2h 16m, 2 changes |
Handforth facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the Library. Replacement transport for Stockport/Manchester will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside Hive365 .
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Next to ticket office
- Annotation
2 cycle lockers and 6 cycle stands
- TypeLockers
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 13:00
Sat 07:30 to 14:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category C Station
Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Station Message
Trains to and from Runcorn will be busier than usual from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 August, as well as on bank holiday Monday 25 August, due to Creamfields Festival. Please leave plenty of time for your journey as there may be queuing systems in place at the station. Creamfields shuttle buses will be running to Runcorn station from the festival site.
Runcorn facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Seating and waiting rooms throughout.
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Available in the car park
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Tariff
Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 1 - Multi Story ( Platform 1)
Spaces: 451
Number Accessible Spaces: 11
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
Notes
Tariff
Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 2 ( Platform 1)
Spaces: 76
Number Accessible Spaces: 16
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 3
Notes
Tariff
Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 3 ( Platform 2)
Spaces: 100
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces16
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
- Annotation
16 spaces by car park 1 on umbrella style racks and 3 x hoops on Platform 1 (2 x cycles per hoop = 6 spaces)
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
The Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the Ticket Office. Please talk to a member of staff either in person or via the help point. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking is recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 00:15
Sun 08:00 to 00:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
