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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Helens by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Lea Greentrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    3h 13m
    £50–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    4h 51m
    £23–38

  3. Drive  143.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Helenscar car 143.1 mi
    2h 51m
    £36–52

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    5h 58m
    £79–195

  5. Train via Huddersfield

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Huddersfieldtrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Lea Greentrain train Hull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 23m
    £49–80

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lea Greentrain train
    5h 35m
    £79–184

Newcastle upon Tyne to St Helens by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and St Helens, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Lea Green 5 times a day. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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