Trains from Salford Central
to Runcorn
From £23.80
Salford Central to Runcornby train on average takes 1 hrs 40 mins
Salford Central to Runcorn one way only
Cheapest Advance Single from £23.80* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 27 minutes
- First train leaves Salford Central at 05:46
- Last train leaves Salford Central at 21:46
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Salford Central to Runcorn train times
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Salford Central facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
canopies only
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Refreshment FacilitiesNo
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ToiletsYes
These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chapel Street.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsAnnouncements
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Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Mobility scooter friendly with a Northern Permit
Ramped access to platforms and ticket office. Whilst these ramps are step free, they are quite steep.
Recent works at the station have improved the stepping distance between the train and the platform.
April/May 2025, there is currently work taking place at the station that means assistance may not be available, please contact the customer experience team for alternative support if you require it. 0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560, station will have assistance staff available in late June 25
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Runcorn facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
Seating and waiting rooms throughout.
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TrolleysYes
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
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ToiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://avantiwestcoast.missingx.com/0345 528 0253 -
AvailableYes
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Available in the car park
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Runcorn Multi- Storey Car Park
Spaces: 440
Number Accessible Spaces: 9
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sat 05:15 to 23:45
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, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website. Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Runcorn Holloway Road Car Park
Spaces: 98
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sat 05:15 to 23:45
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, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website. Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces16
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
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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)
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TypeStands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 00:15
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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