What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to St Helens is to bus which costs £15 - £30 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Durham to St Helens is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at World of Glass via St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Lea Green. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Durham to St Helens?

The distance between Durham and St Helens is 159 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £29 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Durham to St Helens?

The train from Durham to Lea Green takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Durham to St Helens bus from?

Durham to St Helens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to St Helens train from?

Durham to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to St Helens?

The best way to get from Durham to St Helens is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £30 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Durham to St Helens bus arrive?

Durham to St Helens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Durham to St Helens train arrive?

Durham to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lea Green station.

Can I drive from Durham to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to St Helens is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Durham to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to St Helens?

Book your Durham to St Helens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2415+ hotels available in St Helens.

Durham to St Helens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Durham to St Helens by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Lea Greentrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 58m
£29–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
5h 23m
£15–29
Drive 127.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to St Helenscar 127.4 mi
2h 36m
£31–45
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Lea Greentrain Hull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 4m
£25–104
Train via Newton-le-Willows Rail Station
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 8m
£73–108

Durham to St Helens by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.1 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Durham, England and St Helens, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Lea Green 4 times a day. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £12–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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