What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to St Helens is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to St Helens is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queen Square Bus Station station and arriving at Church Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at St Helens Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Birkenhead to St Helens?

The distance between Birkenhead and St Helens is 11 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to St Helens?

The train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Central takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to St Helens bus from?

Birkenhead to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Queen Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to St Helens train from?

Birkenhead to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to St Helens?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to St Helens is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Birkenhead to St Helens bus arrive?

Birkenhead to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Church Street station.

Where does the Birkenhead to St Helens train arrive?

Birkenhead to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Central station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to St Helens is 15 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Birkenhead to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to St Helens?

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2468+ hotels available in St Helens.

Birkenhead to St Helens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to St Helens by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
28 min
£4–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Church Streetbus 10A / ...
1h 14m
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkenhead to St Helenstaxi 15.2 mi
30 min
£35–45
Drive 15.2 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to St Helenscar 15.2 mi
30 min
£4–6

Birkenhead to St Helens by train

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Distance: 11.2 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and St Helens, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 28 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Church Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route every 15 minutes.

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