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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to St Helens is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Royal Liverpool University Hospital and arriving at Church Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool 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 Liverpool to St Helens?

The distance between Liverpool and St Helens is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to St Helens bus from?

Liverpool to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Royal Liverpool University Hospital station.

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

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

Train or bus from Liverpool to St Helens?

The best way to get from Liverpool to St Helens is to train which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Liverpool to St Helens bus arrive?

Liverpool to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Church Street station.

Where does the Liverpool to St Helens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to St Helens is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Liverpool to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2403+ hotels available in St Helens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool 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 CentralLiverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
28 min
£6–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Liverpool University Hospital to Church Street10A / ...
1h 2m
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Liverpool to St Helens12.3 mi
23 min
£40–55
Drive 12.3 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to St Helens12.3 mi
23 min
£3–5

Liverpool to St Helens by train

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Distance: 11.2 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 28 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Arriva North West operates a bus from Royal Liverpool University Hospital to Church Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route hourly.

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