4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to St Helens
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to St Helens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to St Helens will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 8 trains that leave Manchester for St Helens on Sun, Jun 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 24 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.
10:22 PM0h34Manchester10:56 PMSt Helens$101One-way0 transfers
8:53 PM0h26Manchester9:19 PMSt Helens$321One-way0 transfers- 9:23 PM0h23Manchester9:46 PMSt Helens$321One-way0 transfers
- 10:09 PM0h24Manchester10:33 PMSt Helens$321One-way0 transfers
- 10:23 PM0h23Manchester10:46 PMSt Helens$321One-way0 transfers
- 9:23 PM0h23Manchester9:46 PMSt Helens$321One-way0 transfers
- 10:23 PM0h23Manchester10:46 PMSt Helens$321One-way0 transfers
- 11:21 PM0h23Manchester11:44 PMSt Helens$321One-way0 transfers
- 10:09 PM0h24Manchester10:33 PMSt Helens$321One-way0 transfers
- 10:53 PM0h24Manchester11:17 PMSt Helens$321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to St Helens
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to St Helens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to St Helens:
A train is $0.39 (€0.32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to St Helens costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to St Helens take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.97 (€-6.52). The journey takes 50m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to St Helens
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Trains from Manchester to St Helens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester to St Helens trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and St Helens from $9 (€8). 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 Manchester to St Helens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to St Helens 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 St Helens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to St Helens
Most Manchester to St Helens trains use the Manchester Victoria to Lea Green station pair, with some services arriving at St Helens Junction. Use this guide to compare Manchester and St Helens train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to St Helens leave from?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, 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 Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes.
Which St Helens station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
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 Junction from St Helens city centre
St Helens Junction is 3 km from St Helens city centre. Public transport options include:
St Helens Junction train station facilities and services
St Helens Junction has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Helens Junction.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Helens Junction: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at St Helens Junction: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Helens Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Level access to the Manchester platform including tactile guidance path from main street, car park and bus interchange. Alternative access to Manchester platform is up stepped ramp from Helena Road. Access to the Liverpool bound platform has a long severe ramp and is via a locked gate. Station staff have a key. The access ramp is cobbled and has a safety barrier at the bottom in Helena Road. Alternative access is via an open step bridge with 27 steps to each platform, 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 ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, 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.
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