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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to St Helens by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North WesterntrainRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
    4h 14m
    £45–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StbusUk077 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand AbusUk021
    7h 10m
    £18–36

  3. Drive 165.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to St Helenscar165.9 mi
    3h 36m
    £41–60

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    6h 38m
    £82–177

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 30m
    £54–127

  6. Train, line 89 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the bus from Hunts Cross Station to Church Streetbus89
    5h 25m
    £43–143

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    6h 28m
    £70–245

Cardiff to St Helens by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest 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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to World of Glass via Newhall St and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 7h 10m.

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