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Outbound fromSt Helens Central to Manchester by train
It takes an average of 1h 25m to travel from St Helens Central to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 20 miles (32 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from St Helens Central to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £9.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:43 | |
| Departure station | St Helens Central | |
| Arrival station | Manchester | |
| Journey time | From 53m | |
| Distance | 20 miles (32 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £9.30 | |
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How to travel from St Helens Central to Manchester by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from St Helens Central to Manchester? Look no further.
You'll usually find 11 trains per day running between St Helens Central and Manchester, which usually take 1 hour 25 minutes to complete the 20 miles (32 km) journey. It can take as little as 53 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Manchester by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. TransPennine Express trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Manchester.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from St Helens Central to Manchester start from £9.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Manchester? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for St Helens Central to Manchester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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