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Compare train and bus for St Helens to Huyton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Helens to Huyton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St Helens to Huyton:
A bus is $0.88 (€0.72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Helens to Huyton costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Huyton take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (9m by train vs 16m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
St Helens to Huyton train times
The table below shows live departures for St Helens to Huyton trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 | 11:10 AM St Helens | 0h13 | 11:23 AM Huyton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Helens to Huyton
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Trains from St Helens to Huyton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 7m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from St Helens to Huyton trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between St Helens and Huyton from $5 (€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 Huyton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Helens to Huyton 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 Huyton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from St Helens to Huyton
Most St Helens to Huyton trains use the St Helens Central to Huyton station pair. Use this guide to compare St Helens and Huyton 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 Huyton leave from?
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 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 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.
Which Huyton station do trains from St Helens arrive at?
Getting to Huyton from Huyton city centre
Huyton train station facilities and services
Huyton 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 Huyton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Huyton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Huyton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Huyton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Huyton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts available Monday to Saturday 0525 -0010 and Sunday 0755 - 2355. Level access onto the Liverpool - bound platform. Level access onto Manchester/Wigan bound platform from separate footpath from town centre or, via subway with 59 steps and intermediate 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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