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

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Manchester is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Manchester is to train which takes 22 min and costs £4 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Manchester Town Hall via Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lea Green and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from St Helens to Manchester?

The distance between St Helens and Manchester is 21 miles. The road distance is 23.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Helens to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £4 - £17.

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

The train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoria takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

St Helens to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Marys Market station.

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

St Helens to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Manchester?

The best way to get from St Helens to Manchester is to train which takes 22 min and costs £4 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 34 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the St Helens to Manchester bus arrive?

St Helens to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.

Where does the St Helens to Manchester train arrive?

St Helens to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Manchester is 24 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from St Helens to Manchester.

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

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

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

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 Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
22 min
£4–17
Line 34 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Newton-le-Willows Rail Stationbus 34
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 9m
£7–16
Drive 23.6 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Manchestercar 23.6 mi
35 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Manchestertaxi 23.6 mi
35 min
£50–65
Line 34 bus, train via Manchester Piccadilly
1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Newton-le-Willows Rail Stationbus 34
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 14m
£4–14
Line 34 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Manchester Town Hallbus V1 / ...
1h 49m

St Helens to Manchester by train

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £5–14 and the journey takes 22 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Manchester Town Hall via Leigh Bus Station in around 1h 49m.

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