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

The cheapest way to get from Merseyside to St Helens is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merseyside to St Helens is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Merseyside and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Merseyside to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Coral Ridge and arriving at Church Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Merseyside and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Merseyside to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Bidston and arriving at St Helens Central via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Merseyside to St Helens?

The distance between Merseyside and St Helens is 17 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merseyside to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £8 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Merseyside to St Helens, including transfers.

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

Merseyside to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Coral Ridge station.

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

Merseyside to St Helens train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Bidston station.

Train or bus from Merseyside to St Helens?

The best way to get from Merseyside to St Helens is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £8 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Merseyside to St Helens bus arrive?

Merseyside to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Hood street station.

Where does the Merseyside to St Helens train arrive?

Merseyside to St Helens train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central Loop Line station.

Can I drive from Merseyside to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Merseyside to St Helens is 19 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Merseyside to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2363+ hotels available in St Helens.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bidston to Liverpool Central Loop LineWest Kirby - West Kirby
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens CentralLiverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
1h 8m
£9–11
Drive 18.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merseyside to St Helens18.8 mi
33 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coral Ridge to Hood street437
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Church Street10A / ...
1h 44m
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merseyside to St Helens18.8 mi
33 min
£40–50
Bus via Exchange Street
1. Take the bus from Coral Ridge to Hood street437
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Exchange Street10A
1h 44m
£7–10

Merseyside to St Helens by train and foot

339Weekly Services

1h 8mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Merseyside, Wirral, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Bidston to St Helens Central via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coral Ridge to Church Street via Hood street and Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 44m.

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