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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Helens to Liverpool
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€7
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€7
Fastest journey on Sep 18
19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
24 m
Trains on Sep 18
4
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Helens to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Helens to Liverpool will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 4 trains from St Helens to Liverpool, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:27 PM0h19St Helens6:46 PMLiverpool€71One-way0 transfers
3:02 PM0h20St Helens3:22 PMLiverpool€71One-way0 transfers- 5:38 PM0h30St Helens6:08 PMLiverpool€71One-way0 transfers
- 8:03 AM0h25St Helens8:28 AMLiverpool€71One-way0 transfers
- 6:27 PM0h19St Helens6:46 PMLiverpool€71One-way0 transfers
- 3:02 PM0h20St Helens3:22 PMLiverpool€71One-way0 transfers
- 8:03 AM0h25St Helens8:28 AMLiverpool€71One-way0 transfers
- 5:38 PM0h30St Helens6:08 PMLiverpool€71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for St Helens to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Helens to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest | €4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St Helens to Liverpool:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Helens to Liverpool costing on average €7.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
Live departures
St Helens to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for St Helens to Liverpool trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:03 AM St Helens | 0h25 | 8:28 AM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:27 PM St Helens | 0h19 | 6:46 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:01 PM St Helens | 0h19 | 9:20 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Helens to Liverpool
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Trains from St Helens to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 20m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from St Helens to Liverpool trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between St Helens and Liverpool from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from St Helens to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Helens to Liverpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from St Helens to Liverpool
Most St Helens to Liverpool trains use the Lea Green to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Waterloo (Merseyside). Use this guide to compare St Helens and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which St Helens station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
Getting to Lea Green from St Helens city centre
Lea Green is 3 km from St Helens city centre. Public transport options include:
Lea Green train station facilities and services
Lea Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lea Green.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lea Green.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lea Green: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lea Green: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lea Green: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Access to both platforms is via long ramps with rest platforms or, alternatively 32 steps with handrails and rest platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to St Helens Central from St Helens city centre
St Helens Central train station facilities and services
St Helens Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Helens Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Helens Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Helens Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St Helens Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Helens Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to Wigan bound platform. Access by underground subway to Liverpool platform with steep ramps. Lift open for all services, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Thatto Heath from St Helens city centre
Thatto Heath is 2 km from St Helens city centre. Public transport options include:
Thatto Heath train station facilities and services
Thatto Heath has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thatto Heath.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thatto Heath: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thatto Heath: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Access to both platforms via road footbridge. Wigan bound platform accessed via long slope. Liverpool bound platform accessed via a graded slope with rest landings, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Waterloo (Merseyside) from Liverpool city centre
Waterloo (Merseyside) is 7 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Waterloo (Merseyside) train station facilities and services
Waterloo (Merseyside) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Waterloo (Merseyside). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Waterloo (Merseyside): Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Waterloo (Merseyside): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Waterloo (Merseyside): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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