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Chester to St Helens Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Chester to St Helens, starting from JOD 6.140 and averaging JOD 6.140. The entire journey takes no more than 50m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
20:27 57m, Changes required Chester	21:24 St Helens Junction	Find Tickets
20:52 1h 32m, Changes required Chester	22:24 St Helens Junction	Find Tickets
20:57 1h 30m, Changes required Chester	22:27 St Helens Junction	Find Tickets
22:01 1h 27m, Changes required Chester	23:28 St Helens Junction	Find Tickets
22:27 1h 31m, Changes required Chester	23:58 St Helens Junction	Find Tickets
23:01 6h 59m, Changes required Chester	06:00 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Chester to St Helens Train Route Details

First train

05:02

Last train

23:01

Departure station

Chester

Arrival station

St Helens

Journey time

50m

Distance

31 km

Price

JOD 6.140*

Train operators

Northern, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Chester to St Helens

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Chester to St Helens can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Chester to St Helens for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Chester to St Helens, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Chester to St Helens more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Chester to St Helens train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Trains from Chester to St Helens from JOD 6.140

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Chester to St Helens Train prices and times

Chester to St Helens Train Route Details