There are 3 ways to get from Welshpool to St Helens by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 13m£32–55Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welshpool to St Helenscar 68.4 mi
1h 18m£17–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Welshpool to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Liverpool James Streettrain
- Take the bus from North John Street to St Helens Central Interchangebus 10A
3h 24m
Welshpool to St Helens by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to St Helens is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to St Helens is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at St Helens Central via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Welshpool and St Helens is 97 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Welshpool to St Helens, including transfers.
Welshpool to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to St Helens is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Welshpool to St Helens.
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What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and St Helens, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to St Helens Central via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Welshpool to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- Metro Network
Bus from North John Street to St Helens Central Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Metro Network
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