What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to St Helens is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to St Helens is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at St Helens Central via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to St Helens?

The distance between Port Talbot and St Helens is 209 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Talbot to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to St Helens?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Port Talbot to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to St Helens train from?

Port Talbot to St Helens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or fly from Port Talbot to St Helens?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to St Helens is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £290 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Port Talbot to St Helens train arrive?

Port Talbot to St Helens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to St Helens is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Port Talbot to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2468+ hotels available in St Helens.

Port Talbot to St Helens - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Port Talbot to St Helens by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Chestertrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
4h 54m
£76–114
Drive 170.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to St Helenscar 170.9 mi
3h 35m
£43–61
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
7h 4m
£64–283
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
5h 20m
£80–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Chestertrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
6h 42m
£76–105

Port Talbot to St Helens by train

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Distance: 207.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Chester twice daily. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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