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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to St Helens is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £8 - £29 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to St Helens is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Lea Green via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Pontefract to St Helens?

The distance between Pontefract and St Helens is 82 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £19 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Pontefract to St Helens, including transfers.

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

Pontefract to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to St Helens?

The best way to get from Pontefract to St Helens is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £29 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Pontefract to St Helens train arrive?

Pontefract to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to St Helens is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Pontefract to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

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Pontefract to St Helens - 4 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to St Helens by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to LeedsKnottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Lea GreenHull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 23m
£20–49
Line 140 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk073 / ...
3h 31m
£9–29
Drive 69.1 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to St Helens69.1 mi
1h 14m
£18–25
Line 148 bus, bus, train, line 352 bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Wakefield Bus Station149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Dewsbury Bus Station268
3. Take the train from Dewsbury to Wigan Wallgate
4. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Church Street352
5h 9m
£15–24

Pontefract to St Helens by train

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Lea Green via Leeds in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Lea Green via Leeds City Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 31m.

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