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

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Burnley is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Burnley is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Chalon Way West and arriving at St James Street via Wigan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Burnley. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from St Helens to Burnley?

The distance between St Helens and Burnley is 47 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Helens to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £7 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from St Helens to Burnley, including transfers.

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

St Helens to Burnley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chalon Way West station.

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

St Helens to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Burnley?

The best way to get from St Helens to Burnley is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £7 - £28. Alternatively, you can line 34 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the St Helens to Burnley bus arrive?

St Helens to Burnley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.

Where does the St Helens to Burnley train arrive?

St Helens to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Burnley is 43 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from St Helens to Burnley.

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

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St Helens to Burnley - 6 ways to travel via train, line 34 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from St Helens to Burnley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
1h 54m
£8–28
Line 34 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Newton-le-Willows Rail Stationbus 34
2. Take the bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institutebus X43
2h 31m
Drive 42.3 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Burnleycar 42.3 mi
47 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Burnleytaxi 42.3 mi
47 min
£85–110
Train via Burnley Central
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Centraltrain Preston - Colne / ...
2h 15m
£8–28
Line 352 bus, line 110 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Bus Stationbus 352 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 110
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Streetbus 152
4h 36m

St Helens to Burnley by train

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Distance: 46.8 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Mechanics Institute via Newton-le-Willows Rail Station, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, and Printworks in around 2h 31m.

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