St. Helens travel guide

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You're Going to Love St. Helens

With a population of 102.555, St. Helens is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in St. Helens to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in St. Helens

When to visit St. Helens

St. Helens in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Helens in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Helens

Plane

When flying to St. Helens, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Helens departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Helens, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Helens to Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 2.3 km from the city centre, St. Helens Thatto Heath, Merseyside is the busiest station in St. Helens. Another popular train station is St. Helens Junction, located 2.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Helens is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 280 km from St. Helens. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Helens, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to St. Helens takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 126 km.

Plane

When flying to St. Helens, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Helens departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Helens, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Helens to Leeds takes 1h 40m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 2.3 km from the city centre, St. Helens Thatto Heath, Merseyside is the busiest station in St. Helens. Another popular train station is St. Helens Junction, located 2.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Helens is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 280 km from St. Helens. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Helens, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to St. Helens takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 126 km.

Airports near St. Helens

Airlines serving St. Helens

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of St. Helens

Most booked hotels in St. Helens

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port - Cheshire Oaks
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
The Eccleston Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Mercure St Helens
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
Holiday Inn Runcorn
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£74+
Knowsley Inn And Lounge
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£60+
The Griffin Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£65+

Hiring a car in St. Helens

Hiring a car in St. Helens costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in St. Helens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in St. Helens is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Helens costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in St. Helens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in St. Helens is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.