How to get from Chester to St Helens by train?

From Chester to St Helens by train

To get from Chester to St Helens in St Helens, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Chester 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 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to St Helens
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Helens Central
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chester to St Helens by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES and NORTHERN

To get from Chester to St Helens in St Helens, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester 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 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to St Helens
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 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
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Helens Central
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chester to St Helens

The distance between Chester, St Helens and St Helens, St Helens is approximately 49.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester 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 Chester

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

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Bache

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Railway Station
  • Canal Bridge
  • Hoole Way

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 Chalon Way West.

Train stations close to St Helens:

  • St Helens Central

Bus stations close to St Helens:

  • Chalon Way West
  • Church Street
  • Corporation Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chester to St Helens by train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES and NORTHERN

To get from Chester to St Helens in St Helens, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester 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 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to St Helens
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 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
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Helens Central
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line MERSEYRAIL, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to St Helens?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Chester station near Chester in Chester 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 Chester to St Helens by train?

    The total travel time between Chester in Chester and St Helens in St Helens by train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Chester station near Chester in Chester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chester 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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