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The World of Glass
Leading local museum and gallery exploring glassmaking, social history and art, with engaging displays in the town centre.


The table below shows live departures for Warrington to St Helens trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 8:26 Warrington | 0h30 | 8:56 St Helens | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Warrington to St Helens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 30m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 22:49 |
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Leading local museum and gallery exploring glassmaking, social history and art, with engaging displays in the town centre.
Art-focused venue within The World of Glass campus, showing changing exhibitions alongside local collections and creative displays.
Community-run heritage site with displays on local history and a preserved windmill, offering a quieter alternative to larger museums.
Large Victorian park with lakes, formal planting, play areas and broad paths, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Popular urban park with open lawns, a lake and woodland edges, offering an easy local escape for walking and picnics.
Canal-side route with towpath walks, heritage features and peaceful stretches that reveal the area's industrial landscape.
A rich hotpot of lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes, long linked with Lancashire mill towns and a staple comfort food across St Helens.
A local chip-shop favourite from Merseyside and west Lancashire: fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy, prized as classic Friday comfort food.
A hearty breakfast of pork sausage, bacon, eggs, black pudding, beans and toast, widely eaten in the North West as a traditional start to the day.
Popular grill and Turkish restaurant known for charcoal meats, generous portions and a lively modern setting in St Helens town centre.
Well-known Indian restaurant serving classic curries, tandoori dishes and friendly sit-down dining for groups and families.
Established casual spot for steaks, burgers and grilled favourites, with a relaxed atmosphere suited to everyday dining.
Generally cheaper than major UK cities. Accommodation, dining and local travel usually cost less than in Liverpool or Manchester, making it practical for budget-conscious visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington 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.

Most Warrington to St Helens trains use the Warrington Bank Quay to St Helens Central station pair, with some services arriving at Thatto Heath. Use this guide to compare Warrington and St Helens train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Warrington Bank Quay is 1 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Warrington Bank Quay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Wi-Fi is available at Warrington Bank Quay. ATMs are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Bank Quay. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Bank Quay: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Padgate is 2 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Padgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Padgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padgate: Parking.
Available at Padgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padgate: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level Access via Ramp, 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.
Warrington Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Central.
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warrington Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Warrington Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access is available to both platforms at the station. Customer Lifts are available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
St Helens Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St Helens Central.
Ticket office support is available at St Helens Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Helens Central: Parking, WC.
Available at St Helens Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Helens Central: 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.
Thatto Heath is 2 km from St Helens city centre. Public transport options include:
Thatto Heath has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Thatto Heath.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Thatto Heath: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thatto Heath: 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.
St Helens Junction is 3 km from St Helens city centre. Public transport options include:
St Helens Junction has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at St Helens Junction.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Helens Junction: Parking.
Available at St Helens Junction: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Helens Junction: 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.
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