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How to get fromEllesmere to St Helensby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 508 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Railway Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Wem to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3h 37m

  2. Drive  49 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ellesmere to St Helenscar car 49 mi
    1h 8m
    £13–18

  3. Line 449 bus, line 2 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Icelandbus bus 449
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus bus 1
    4. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool James Streettrain train
    5. Take the bus from North John Street to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 10A
    4h 52m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere to St Helenstaxi taxi 49 mi
    1h 8m
    £210–260

  5. Line 508 bus, train via Liverpool Lime Street

    1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Railway Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Wem to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3h 42m

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  • Distance: 76.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Ellesmere, Shropshire, England and St Helens, England?

There is no direct connection from Ellesmere to St Helens. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Railway Station, walk to Wem, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Wigan North Western, then take the train to St Helens Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to St Helens Central Interchange via Iceland, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester, Liverpool James Street, and North John Street in around 4h 52m.

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