Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Activities & attractions in St. Helens

Rugby League, Conferences, and other events
Events•Sports

Where to Eat in St. Helens

If you’re looking for affordable options, Houghwood (Billinge Hill,Crank Road) and The Sefton St Helens (1-7 Baldwin Street) are great picks.

When to visit St. Helens

St. Helens in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Helens in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Helens, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Helens to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Helens, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to St. Helens takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Helens, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Helens to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Helens, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to St. Helens takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near St. Helens

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving St. Helens

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of St. Helens

Most booked hotels in St. Helens

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Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port - Cheshire Oaks By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Room in town centre
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£22+
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Mercure St Helens
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Holiday Inn Runcorn By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Ibis Styles Haydock
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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The Griffin Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in St. Helens

Hiring a car in St. Helens costs £17 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in St. Helens.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in St. Helens is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Helens costs £17 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in St. Helens.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in St. Helens is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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