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, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Chester station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 17 bus from Lea Green Station (Stop B) station to St Helens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 1717
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
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lea Green
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lea Green Station (Stop B)
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Laffak
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Helens
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chester to St Helens by bus and train via NORTHERN and 34

To get from Chester to St Helens in St Helens, take the NORTHERN train from Chester station to Earlestown station. Next, take the 34 bus from Oxford Street station to St Helens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 3434
Walk to St Helens
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Earlestown
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Street
    330 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    St Helens
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Helens
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    140 yd • 2 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 32.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 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.

Public transport stations close to Chester

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

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Railway Station
  • Canal Bridge
  • Canal Bridge (Stop N)

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 Hall Street (Stand B12).

Train stations close to St Helens:

  • St Helens Central
  • Lea Green

Bus stations close to St Helens:

  • Hall Street (Stand B12)
  • George Street
  • Claughton Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chester to St Helens by bus and train via NORTHERN and 34

To get from Chester to St Helens in St Helens, take the NORTHERN train from Chester station to Earlestown station. Next, take the 34 bus from Oxford Street station to St Helens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 3434
Walk to St Helens
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Earlestown
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Street
    330 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    St Helens
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Helens
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 17.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 34.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 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 and one bus 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 and bus?

    The total travel time between Chester in Chester and St Helens in St Helens by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 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 stop, which is closest to St Helens in St Helens.

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