4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from West Kirby to St Helens
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Kirby to St Helens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Kirby to St Helens will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave West Kirby for St Helens every day 1 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 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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 West Kirby to St Helens
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Kirby to St Helens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 31 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
West Kirby to St Helens train times
The table below shows live departures for West Kirby to St Helens trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:31 West Kirby | 1h12 | 09:43 St Helens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Kirby to St Helens
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Trains from West Kirby to St Helens run on average 2 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: Merseyrail from West Kirby to St Helens trainsMerseyrail trains will get you between West Kirby and St Helens from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: West Kirby to St Helens train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Kirby 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in West Kirby and St Helens
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: West Kirby, Wirral
ParkingDiningAccessibility
WCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- 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).
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket Office- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Onward travel information: Bus stops 100m from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Thatto Heath Road - near the Police Station for Liverpool and outside the Railway Station for St Helens.
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- 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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