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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to St Helens is to bus and line 352 bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to St Helens is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £40 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Helens Central Interchange via Bus Station and Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at St Helens Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Carlisle to St Helens?

The distance between Carlisle and St Helens is 114 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £40 - £70.

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

The train from Carlisle to St Helens Central takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

Carlisle to St Helens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Carlisle to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to St Helens?

The best way to get from Carlisle to St Helens is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 352 bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Carlisle to St Helens bus arrive?

Carlisle to St Helens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to St Helens train arrive?

Carlisle to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at St Helens Central station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to St Helens is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Carlisle to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2518+ hotels available in St Helens.

Carlisle to St Helens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 352 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to St Helens Centraltrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
1h 43m
£40–70
Bus, line 352 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to St Helens Central Interchangebus 352
3h 45m
£26–57
Drive 113.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to St Helenscar 113.4 mi
1h 58m
£28–40
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
1h 53m
£41–71
Steam train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leylandtrain The Dalesman West
4h 6m

Carlisle to St Helens by train

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Distance: 113.1 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to St Helens Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchange via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 3h 45m.

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