On weekdays the first train departs Runcorn at 06:27 arriving at Birmingham New Street at 07:48. The last train departs Runcorn at 21:51 arriving at Birmingham New Street at 23:20.
Journey Time
On trains operated by West Midlands Trains (LM) the average journey time is 1 hour and 24 minutes. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 1 hour and 21 minutes. The overall average journey time between Runcorn and Birmingham New Street is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Catering
Most trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) have an onboard shop. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.