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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to St Helens is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to St Helens is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at St Helens Central via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Swindon to St Helens?

The distance between Swindon and St Helens is 186 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Swindon to St Helens, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Swindon to St Helens train arrive?

Swindon to St Helens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to St Helens is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Swindon to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2487+ hotels available in St Helens.

Swindon to St Helens - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to St Helens by train, car, or plane

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 Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
4h 49m
£74–133
Drive 164.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to St Helenscar 164.5 mi
2h 49m
£41–59
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junctiontrain
4h 46m
£110–321
Train via Liverpool Lime Street
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 50m
£74–159
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Earlestowntrain
6h 18m
£82–149

Swindon to St Helens by train

97Weekly Trains

4h 49mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to St Helens Central via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 49m.

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