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 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 station to Chalon Way West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 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.

90min
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
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lea Green Station
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    St Helens Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chalon Way West
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to St Helens
    Walk to
    St Helens
    Corporation Street
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chester to St Helens by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL and 10A

To get from Chester to St Helens in St Helens, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Chester station to Liverpool James Street station. Next, take the 10A bus from James Street Station station to Church Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 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.

116min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 10A10A
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 James Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    James Street Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 10A10A
    Wait for bus
    10A
    Church Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church Street
    64 min
  • 7
    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 and St Helens is approximately 52.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 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 schedule from Chester to St Helens

To check the bus and train schedule 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Chester to St Helens by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL and 10A

To get from Chester to St Helens in St Helens, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Chester station to Liverpool James Street station. Next, take the 10A bus from James Street Station station to Church Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 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.

116min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 10A10A
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 James Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    James Street Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 10A10A
    Wait for bus
    10A
    Church Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church Street
    64 min
  • 7
    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 90 minutes, using Train line MERSEYRAIL, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 17.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Train line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 10A.

  • 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 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to St Helens?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Chester in Chester to Lea Green station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lea Green 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 30 min.

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

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Liverpool Lime Street 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 Lea Green stop, which is closest to St Helens.

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