How to get from Runcorn to St Helens by train?

From Runcorn to St Helens by train

To get from Runcorn to St Helens in St Helens, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Runcorn station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to St Helens Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to St Helens
Leaves from Runcorn
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Runcorn
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Helens Central
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Runcorn to St Helens by train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and NORTHERN

To get from Runcorn to St Helens in St Helens, take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Runcorn station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to St Helens Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to St Helens
Leaves from Runcorn
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Runcorn
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Helens Central
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Runcorn to St Helens
The distance between Runcorn, St Helens and St Helens, St Helens is approximately 24.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Runcorn to St Helens by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in St Helens – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Runcorn

Runcorn is located at Runcorn, St Helens and the nearest public transport station is Runcorn Station.

Bus stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn Station
  • Station Road
  • Roland Avenue
Public transport stations close to St Helens, St Helens

St Helens is located at Corporation Street, St Helens and the nearest public transport station is Corporation Street.

Train stations close to St Helens:

  • St Helens Central
  • Lea Green

Bus stations close to St Helens:

  • Corporation Street
  • St Helens
  • Bickerstaffe Street (Stand B9)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Runcorn to St Helens by train via WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and NORTHERN

To get from Runcorn to St Helens in St Helens, take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Runcorn station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to St Helens Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to St Helens
Leaves from Runcorn
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Runcorn
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Helens Central
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Runcorn to St Helens?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Runcorn to St Helens?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Runcorn and St Helens?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Runcorn to St Helens?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Runcorn in Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Liverpool Lime Street station near St Helens in St Helens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Runcorn to St Helens by train?

    The total travel time between Runcorn in Runcorn and St Helens in St Helens by train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Runcorn to get to St Helens?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Runcorn in Runcorn.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Runcorn and St Helens?

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Lime Street station, which is closest to St Helens in St Helens.

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