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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to St Helens is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to St Helens is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at St Helens Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Penrith to St Helens?

The distance between Penrith and St Helens is 96 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £60.

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

The train from Penrith North Lakes to St Helens Central takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

Penrith to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Where does the Penrith to St Helens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penrith to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to St Helens is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Penrith to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2518+ hotels available in St Helens.

Penrith to St Helens - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to St Helens Centraltrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
1h 28m
£30–60
Drive 94.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penrith to St Helenscar 94.7 mi
1h 36m
£24–34
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
1h 37m
£34–60
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to St Helens Centraltrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 2m
£34–61

Penrith to St Helens by train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.4 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to St Helens Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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