The cheapest and fastest trains from Leyland to St Helens
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leyland to St Helens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leyland to St Helens will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leyland for St Helens every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Leyland to St Helens train times
The table below shows live departures for Leyland to St Helens trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:09 Leyland | 0h30 | 10:39 St Helens | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 17 November | |||||
![]() | 05:34 Leyland | 0h26 | 06:00 St Helens | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:34 Leyland | 0h29 | 07:03 St Helens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leyland to St Helens
Trains from Leyland to St Helens run on average 5 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:14, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 26m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 06:14 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Leyland to St Helens trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Leyland and St Helens from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leyland to St Helens train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leyland to St Helens by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Helens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leyland and St Helens
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 17:45 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - There are four platforms at Leyland, all of which have step free access via lifts 24 /7
- 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses towards Preston will stop at the bus stop on Station Brow outside NSI House. Buses towards Bolton/Wigan North Western will stop at the bus stop on Station Brow outside La Corte restaurant.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 20:40 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Sunday opening April to August is 0800 - 2200
- Car Park: Station Car Park - FREE FOR RAIL USERS - MUST DISPLAY A PARKING PERMIT WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE BOOKING OFFICE ON PURCHASE / PRODUCTION OF VALID RAIL TICKET
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to Wigan bound platform. Access by underground subway to Liverpool platform with steep ramps. Lift open for all services.
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station 400 yards from rail station. (5 minutes walk). Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station forecourt (off Shaw Street).
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Access to both platforms via road footbridge. Wigan bound platform accessed via long slope. Liverpool bound platform accessed via a graded slope with rest landings.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Bus stops 100m from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Thatto Heath Road - near the Police Station for Liverpool and outside the Railway Station for St Helens.
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