How to get from Chester to St Helens by bus and train?

From Chester to St Helens by bus and train

To get from Chester to St Helens in St Helens, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester station to Earlestown station. Next, take the 34A bus from Earlestown Interchange station to World Of Glass station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Chester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St Helens on the Moovit app.

76min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 34A34A
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
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Earlestown
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Earlestown Interchange
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 34A34A
    Wait for bus
    34A
    World Of Glass
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    World Of Glass
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    740 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chester to St Helens

The distance between Chester and St Helens is approximately 45.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to St Helens by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in St Helens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Chester to St Helens

To check the bus and train timetable from Chester to St Helens using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chester) and destination (St Helens), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line 34A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to St Helens?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Earlestown station near Chester in Chester to Earlestown Interchange station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Earlestown Interchange station near St Helens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to St Helens by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chester and St Helens by train and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Earlestown 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 Earlestown Interchange stop, which is closest to St Helens.

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