Runcorn railway station is in the town of Runcorn in the unitary authority of Halton in the north west of England. The station lies on the Liverpool branch of the West Coast Main Line between Weaver Junction & Liverpool South Parkway and is managed by Virgin Trains. It is located a short distance south of the Runcorn Railway Bridge over the River Mersey on a section of line opened by the LNWR to create a new, more direct route between Liverpool & Crewe; the station opened on 1 April 1869.
The station has a shop/snack bar in the ticket hall. Lifts are available to allow passengers to cross between the platforms. A car park (charges apply) and taxi rank are also available, and bus stops for services to other parts of Runcorn and also to Widnes.
For customers travelling with first class tickets and passes, a designated first class lounge is provided.
The station normally has a staffed ticket office. In addition, self-service ticket vending machines are available, which as well as allowing you to purchase tickets, lets you collect tickets that have been pre-booked, for example, through a website or telesales.
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