St Helens

St Helens is situated at the heart of the region's motorway network M6, M62, M57, M58 and midway between the urban and cultural hubs of Liverpool 13 miles & Manchester 22 miles plus their respective airports - Liverpool John Lennon 14 miles, and Manchester Airport 28 miles.

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By train
By train

Rail is the easiest public transport to use when visiting St Helens. St Helens Central rail station is situated directly in the town centre, and all the towns attractions are no more than a short walk away. This station lies on the Wigan to Liverpool line making it easily accessible from both. Other stations on this line that station in St Helens include Thatto Heath and Eccleston Park.The Liverpool to Manchester line serves St Helens at Rainhill, St Helens Junction railway station, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows and Lea Green. St Helens town centre is easily accessed from Lea Green station via the A569 and by frequent bus services.

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By bus
By bus

National Express, the U.K.'s largest scheduled coach company has just one route serving St Helens,the London service, taking over 4 hours. However many more coach services call at Liverpool which is a short train ride away.

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