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How to get fromAccrington to St Helensby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to St Helens Centraltrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    1h 50m
    £15–29

  2. Drive 36.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Accrington to St Helenscar car 36.1 mi
    44 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Printworksbus bus X41
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Lea Greentrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 14m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Accrington to St Helenstaxi taxi 36.1 mi
    44 min
    £75–95

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2h 15m
    £24–42

Accrington to St Helens by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to St Helens Central via Preston in around 1h 50m.

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