Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£3

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£6

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

15 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

16 m

Trains on 19 Sept

23

Distance

17 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

On Sat 19 Sept, we found 23 trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH), including 23 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .

The slowest trains will take 16 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.

  • Northern RailG86212
    6:150h29
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:44St Helens Central (SNH)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86221
    7:150h29
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    7:44St Helens Central (SNH)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89632
    7:390h17
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    7:56St Helens Central (SNH)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86225
    7:450h29
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    8:14St Helens Central (SNH)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89629
    6:390h16
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:55St Helens Central (SNH)
    £31One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 17 km

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Driving

£6

Average Price

Cheapest

£4

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

53m

Average total duration

Fastest

23m

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30m

Additional time*

30m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) is a train with an average price of £6.
The fastest way to travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) is by train with an average journey time of 23m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and St Helens Central (SNH) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 7m sooner (23m by train vs 30m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW85174
On time
8:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h15
8:28 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86229
On time
8:16 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
8:45 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89635
On time
8:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h16
8:55 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86232
On time
8:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
9:14 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86237
On time
9:15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
9:44 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89639
On time
9:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h17
9:56 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86241
On time
9:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
10:14 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86245
On time
10:15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
10:44 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89643
On time
10:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h16
10:55 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86251
On time
10:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
11:14 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86213
On time
11:15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
11:44 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89647
On time
11:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h17
11:56 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86218
On time
11:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
12:14 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW85185
On time
12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h19
12:31 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86222
On time
12:15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
12:44 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89652
On time
12:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h16
12:55 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86226
On time
12:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
13:14 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86230
On time
13:15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h29
13:44 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89657
On time
13:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h16
13:55 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86233
On time
13:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h30
14:13 St Helens Central (SNH)		0 changesdirect

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail offer trains services from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH).

Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transpennine Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trip?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH)

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.

There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 15m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
17 km
Average train duration
23m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
11
Fastest train
15m
First train
4:46
Last train
19:13
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and St Helens Central (SNH) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
15m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£6
Transpennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Transpennine Express

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
16m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£6
Northern Rail frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) 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 Central (SNH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) covers a distance of 17 km and takes approximately 15m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) is 17 km.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) leaves at 4:46.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) departs at 19:13.
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) run approximately 11 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH).
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and St Helens Central (SNH). The service operates 11 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.
To get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) is by train, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Central is not typically considered scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas with views of residential and industrial landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Central is feasible as the journey takes just 15m and covers 17 km. The trains run frequently with a total of 5 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH).

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and St Helens Central (SNH)

Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to St Helens Central (SNH) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and St Helens Central (SNH) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in St Helens
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre

Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services

Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.

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