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St Helens Junction

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address
Address
St Helens Junction station, Station Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3LA
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:05 - 23:50 Sunday 08:20 - 23:35
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Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B station, Level access to the Manchester platform including tactile guidance path from main street, car park and bus interchange. Alternative access to Manchester platform is up stepped ramp from Helena Road. Access to the Liverpool bound platform has a long severe ramp and is via a locked gate. Station staff have a key. The access ramp is cobbled and has a safety barrier at the bottom in Helena Road. Alternative access is via an open step bridge with 27 steps to each platform
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for St Helens Junction
  • Onward travel information: Bus interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus turning circle outside the station.
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Best day trips from St Helens by train

The most popular day trips by train from St Helens are Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Southport and Blackpool. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from St Helens on Omio.

A view of Liverpool

Day trip from St Helens to Liverpool by train

Why visit Liverpool for the day?

Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.

How to get from St Helens to Liverpool by train?

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 18m.

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A view of Manchester

Day trip from St Helens to Manchester by train

Why visit Manchester for the day?

Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.

How to get from St Helens to Manchester by train?

The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 44m.

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A view of Chester

Day trip from St Helens to Chester by train

Why visit Chester for the day?

Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.

How to get from St Helens to Chester by train?

The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 46m.

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A view of Southport

Day trip from St Helens to Southport by train

Why visit Southport for the day?

Southport is a traditional seaside town on England’s north-west coast, known for its long pier and Victorian elegance. Broad beaches, green parks and the stately feel of Lord Street give it a calm, classic character.

How to get from St Helens to Southport by train?

The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 35m.

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A view of Blackpool

Day trip from St Helens to Blackpool by train

Why visit Blackpool for the day?

Blackpool is a classic Lancashire seaside resort known for its piers, ballroom heritage and the Blackpool Illuminations. The long promenade and Blackpool Tower give the town a lively, traditional holiday feel.

How to get from St Helens to Blackpool by train?

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 51m.

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FAQ: Travel from St Helens Junction (SHJ)

Everything you need to know about St Helens Junction (SHJ): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

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Yes, St Helens Junction offers accessibility services with staff help available for passengers with reduced mobility.
St Helens Junction is close to Dream, a large white sculpture situated at Sutton Manor Woods, and to the World of Glass museum, which offers insights into the local glassmaking heritage.
There is no car rental service available at St Helens Junction.
The distance from St Helens Junction to the city center is approximately 3.498 km.
To reach the city center from St Helens Junction, use the bus interchange adjacent to the station front with Busline 0871 200 2233; for Rail Replacement Services, pick up or drop off is at the bus turning circle outside the station.
For a comfortable experience at St Helens Junction, it is generally advisable to arrive around 20–30 minutes before your train's departure to allow enough time for any necessary ticket collection and to locate the platform.
St Helens Junction is located on Station Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3LA.
The St Helens Junction station has a Station Car Park available for parking.
The cost of a train ticket from St Helens Junction to the closest airport varies based on the time of booking, travel class, and demand.
Bus interchange services are available adjacent to the front of St Helens Junction station, with the rail replacement services picking up and dropping off at the bus turning circle outside the station.
St Helens Junction is generally considered a safe station; however, as with any travel hub, it is advisable to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings when traveling early morning or late evening.
Security and ticket checks at St Helens Junction are typically conducted to ensure passenger safety and verify valid travel documents.

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