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

Where to Eat in St. Helens

If you’re looking for affordable options, Houghwood (Billinge Hill,Crank Road) and Amigos Bistro Cafe (268 Church Road Haydocks) are great picks.

When to visit St. Helens

St. Helens in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Helens in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Helens departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

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 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.4 miles 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 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Helens is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 174 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to St. Helens takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

When flying to St. Helens, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Helens departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

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 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.4 miles 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 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Helens is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 174 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to St. Helens takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near St. Helens

Airlines serving St. Helens

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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)
£75+
The Eccleston Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Mercure St Helens
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£70+
Holiday Inn Runcorn
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£70+
Knowsley Inn And Lounge
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+
The Griffin Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£63+

Hiring a car in St. Helens

Hiring a car in St. Helens costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in St. Helens.

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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Helens costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in St. Helens.

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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.