Journey information
Overview: Train from St Helens to Eccles
Trains from St Helens to Eccles run on average 2 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the distance in 46m.
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 23:45 |
FAQs: St Helens to Eccles train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Helens to Eccles 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 Eccles, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Helens and Eccles
- 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 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.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 00:00 Sunday 08:30 - 23:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Access to both platforms is via long ramps with rest platforms or, alternatively 32 steps with handrails and rest platforms
- 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 interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop in the station car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:25 - 13:55 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Manchester platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then down 35 steps onto platform. Liverpool platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then along footbridge and down 35 steps onto 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are bus services available at Eccles Interchange, 300 yards or 5 minutes walk away. TFGM Traveline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
- Metro: Tram stop 300 yards from the station. Metrolink 0161 205 2000
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Services towards Manchester: From Green Lane access through an underpass (17 paces) and up 38 steps onto the platform. Services Towards Liverpool : From Green Lane, up 40 steps onto the platform
- 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: On Green Lane for buses to Clifton or Eccles. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Green Lane. Towards Manchester, outside station front. Towards Liverpool, outside Queens Arms Pub.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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