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St Helens Central
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 20:40 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Sunday opening April to August is 0800 - 2200
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park - FREE FOR RAIL USERS - MUST DISPLAY A PARKING PERMIT WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE BOOKING OFFICE ON PURCHASE / PRODUCTION OF VALID RAIL TICKET
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for St Helens Central
- Onward travel information: Bus station 400 yards from rail station. (5 minutes walk). Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station forecourt (off Shaw Street).
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FAQ: Travel from St Helens Central (SNH)
Everything you need to know about St Helens Central (SNH): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

St Helens Central offers staff help, providing accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility.
St Helens Central is located close to several key attractions, including the interactive World of Glass museum, the scenic Taylor Park, and the renowned Royal Theatre, known for hosting a variety of performances.
Car rental services are not available at St Helens Central.
St Helens Central is approximately 0.564 km from the city center.
From St Helens Central, you can reach the city center by walking 400 yards to the nearby bus station, which is approximately a 5-minute walk, or using the Rail Replacement Services available at the station forecourt off Shaw Street.
You should aim to arrive at St Helens Central at least 15 minutes before your train's departure time to accommodate for any unexpected delays or queues.
St Helens Central is located at Shaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DQ.
Parking is available at St Helens Central in the Station Car Park and is free for rail users, but a parking permit must be displayed, which can be obtained from the booking office upon purchase or production of a valid rail ticket.
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At St Helens Central train station, train services are primarily operated by Northern.
The public transport connections from St Helens Central include a bus station located 400 yards from the rail station, approximately a 5-minute walk, with Busline 0871 200 2233 available for further information. Rail replacement services can be picked up or dropped off on the station forecourt off Shaw Street.
St Helens Central is generally considered safe for travel early in the morning or late in the evening, as it is equipped with CCTV cameras and staff presence during operational hours to ensure passenger safety.
Security measures and ticket checks are typically in place at St Helens Central to ensure passenger safety and compliance.
Toilets at St Helens Central do not have baby changing facilities.
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