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How to get fromPontefract to St Helensby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to St Helens by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to World of Glassbus bus 34
    2h 55m
    £29–61

  2. Line 140 bus, bus, line 34 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to World of Glassbus bus 34
    5h 4m
    £13–27

  3. Drive 69.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to St Helenscar car 69.1 mi
    1h 15m
    £17–25

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to St Helens Junctiontrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 16m
    £25–45

Pontefract to St Helens by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to St Helens Junction via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 16m.

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