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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to St Helens is to line 140 bus and bus and line 100 bus which costs £8 - £16 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to St Helens is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at World of Glass via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at St Helens Junction via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Pontefract to St Helens?

The distance between Pontefract and St Helens is 67 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to St Helens without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 16m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Pontefract to St Helens, including transfers.

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

Pontefract to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.

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

Pontefract to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to St Helens?

The best way to get from Pontefract to St Helens is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 16m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus and line 34 bus, which costs £12 - £28 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Pontefract to St Helens bus arrive?

Pontefract to St Helens bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to St Helens train arrive?

Pontefract to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to St Helens is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Pontefract to St Helens.

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

Book your Pontefract to St Helens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2540+ hotels available in St Helens.

Pontefract to St Helens - 5 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, and bus

How to get fromPontefract to St Helens

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to St Helens Junctiontrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 16m
£24–45
Line 140 bus, bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
6h 15m
£9–16
Line 140 bus, bus, line 34 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to World of Glassbus 34
5h 3m
£13–28
Drive 69.1 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to St Helenscar 69.1 mi
1h 15m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 26m
£30–61

Pontefract to St Helens by train

103Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

$Map of how to get from Pontefract to St Helens.$ Launch map view

Distance: 66.9 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to St Helens Junction via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to World of Glass via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Leigh Bus Station in around 5h 3m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.