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How to get fromSt Helens to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
    21 min
    £7–15

  2. Line 34 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to St James Squarebus bus V1
    1h 48m
    £4–5

  3. Line 34 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus bus 34
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 14m
    £7–15

  4. Drive 23.5 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Manchestercar car 23.5 mi
    35 min
    £6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Manchestertaxi taxi 23.5 mi
    35 min
    £50–65

St Helens to Manchester by train

Calendar158Weekly Trains
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 21 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 £7–13 and the journey takes 21 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to St James Square via Leigh Bus Station in around 1h 48m.

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