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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to St Helens Centraltrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 16m
    £19–36

  2. Drive 46.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to St Helenscar car 46.1 mi
    51 min
    £12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to World of Glassbus bus 34
    3h 18m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nelson to St Helenstaxi taxi 46.1 mi
    51 min
    £95–120

  5. Line 152 bus, bus, line 320 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to World of Glassbus bus 320
    4h 34m

Nelson to St Helens by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Nelson to St Helens Central via Preston in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to World of Glass via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Victoria, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 3h 18m.

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