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How to get fromCardiff to St Helensby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to St Helens by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train Rugby - Preston / ...
    4h 8m
    £68–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus bus Uk021
    6h 20m
    £31–64

  3. Drive 165.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to St Helenscar car 165.9 mi
    3h 37m
    £41–60

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 39m
    £73–190

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from North John Street to Rigby Street Southbus bus 10A
    5h 9m
    £68–121

  6. Train, line 89 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hunts Cross Station to Church Streetbus bus 89
    5h 33m
    £89–151

Cardiff to St Helens by train

Calendar133Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to World of Glass via Lordswood Rd, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 6h 20m.

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