The cheapest and fastest trains from St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 trains that leave St Helens Junction (SHJ) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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
St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:28 St Helens Junction (SHJ) | 0h34 | 09:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:28 St Helens Junction (SHJ) | 0h34 | 10:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:28 St Helens Junction (SHJ) | 0h34 | 15:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between St Helens Junction (SHJ) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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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Important Stations and Airports in St Helens Junction (SHJ) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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