How to get from Liverpool to Helsby by train?

By train

To get from Liverpool to Helsby in North West, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Moorfields station to Chester station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester station to Helsby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Helsby
Leaves from Moorfields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorfields
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Helsby
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to Helsby
    Walk to
    Helsby
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Liverpool to Helsby in North West, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Moorfields station to Chester station. Next, take the X30 bus from Hoole Way (Stop Q) station to Railway Inn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - X30X30
Walk to Helsby
Leaves from Moorfields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorfields
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoole Way (Stop Q)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Frodsham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Inn
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Helsby
    Walk to
    Helsby
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Liverpool to Helsby

The distance between Liverpool, North West and Helsby, North West is approximately 25.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liverpool to Helsby by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Dale Street, North West and the nearest public transport station is Cook Street (Stop Cc).

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Lime Street
  • Liverpool James Street
  • Liverpool Central

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Cook Street (Stop Cc)
  • Castle Street
  • Union Court (Stop Ca)

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Helsby, North West

Helsby is located at Helsby, North West and the nearest public transport station is Crossland Terrace.

Train stations close to Helsby:

  • Ince & Elton
  • Helsby
  • Frodsham

Bus stations close to Helsby:

  • Crossland Terrace
  • Plovers Lane
  • Tesco

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Liverpool to Helsby in North West, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Moorfields station to Chester station. Next, take the X30 bus from Hoole Way (Stop Q) station to Railway Inn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - X30X30
Walk to Helsby
Leaves from Moorfields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorfields
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoole Way (Stop Q)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Frodsham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Inn
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Helsby
    Walk to
    Helsby
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Helsby?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Liverpool to Helsby?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line X30.

  • Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Helsby?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Liverpool to Helsby?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Moorfields station near Liverpool in Liverpool to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chester station near Helsby in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Liverpool to Helsby by train?

    The total travel time between Liverpool in Liverpool and Helsby in North West by train is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Liverpool to get to Helsby?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Moorfields station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Liverpool and Helsby?

    Get off the train at the Chester station, which is closest to Helsby in North West.

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