What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to St Helens is to bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to St Helens is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Church Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at St Helens Junction. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to St Helens?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and St Helens is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £5 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to St Helens?

The train from Ellesmere Port to St Helens Junction takes 46 min including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to St Helens bus from?

Ellesmere Port to St Helens bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to St Helens train from?

Ellesmere Port to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ellesmere Port station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to St Helens?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to St Helens is to train which takes 46 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to St Helens bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to St Helens bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Hood street station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to St Helens train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Junction station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to St Helens is 23 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Ellesmere Port to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

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Ellesmere Port to St Helens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to St Helens by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to St Helens Junctiontrain Ellesmere Port - Liverpool Lime Street
46 min
£5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Church Streetbus 10A / ...
2h 19m
£6–7
Drive 23.1 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to St Helenscar 23.1 mi
29 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere Port to St Helenstaxi 23.1 mi
29 min
£50–60
Train via Liverpool Lime Street
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
1h 30m
£11–15

Ellesmere Port to St Helens by train

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Distance: 23.4 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and St Helens, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Ellesmere Port to St Helens Junction 6 times a week. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Church Street via Hood street and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 19m.

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