Birchwood to St Helens Central by train
| First train | 08:42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:11 | |
| Departure station | Birchwood | |
| Arrival station | St Helens Central | |
| Journey time | From 1h 1m | |
| Distance | 9 miles (14 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Take the train from Birchwood to St Helens Central in 1 hour 1 minute
If you want to travel from Birchwood to St Helens Central by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Birchwood to St Helens Central by train to take around 1 hour 25 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 1 minute on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 9 miles (14 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to St Helens Central. You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Birchwood to St Helens Central are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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