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How to get fromGreater Manchester to St Helensby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 87 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to St Helens Junctiontrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 22m
    £9–16

  2. Bus, line 34 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Royal Infirmary to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to World of Glassbus bus 34
    2h 18m
    £3–5

  3. Line 111 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Horton Road to Chester Streetbus bus 111
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Earlestowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Earlestown Interchange to World of Glassbus bus 34A
    1h 34m
    £9–17

  4. Drive 24.9 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to St Helenscar car 24.9 mi
    37 min
    £7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to St Helenstaxi taxi 24.9 mi
    37 min
    £55–70

Greater Manchester to St Helens by bus and train

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 21.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Royal Infirmary to World of Glass via Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 18m.

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