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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for St Helens Junction (SHJ) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 29 km
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1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ) trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h52 | 08:24 St Helens Junction (SHJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h53 | 12:25 St Helens Junction (SHJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ)
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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 52m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 19:32 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and St Helens Junction (SHJ) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to St Helens Junction (SHJ) 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 Junction (SHJ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and St Helens Junction (SHJ)
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- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:05 - 23:50 Sunday 08:20 - 23:35
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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