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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to St Helens is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to St Helens is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Pendleton Church and arriving at World of Glass via Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eccles (Manchester) and arriving at Lea Green. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Salford to St Helens?

The distance between Salford and St Helens is 17 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £11.

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

The train from Eccles (Manchester) to Lea Green takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Salford to St Helens bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Pendleton Church station.

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

Salford to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Eccles (Manchester) station.

Train or bus from Salford to St Helens?

The best way to get from Salford to St Helens is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 34 bus, which costs and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Salford to St Helens bus arrive?

Salford to St Helens bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.

Where does the Salford to St Helens train arrive?

Salford to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lea Green station.

Can I drive from Salford to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to St Helens is 21 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Salford to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

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Salford to St Helens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 34 bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Eccles (Manchester) to Lea Greentrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
22 min
£6–11
Bus, line 34 bus
1. Take the bus from Pendleton Church to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to World of Glassbus 34
1h 41m
Drive 20.8 mi
1. Drive from Salford to St Helenscar 20.8 mi
31 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salford to St Helenstaxi 20.8 mi
31 min
£95–120
Line 35 bus, line 34 bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco Salford to Leigh Bus Stationbus 35
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to World of Glassbus 34
1h 55m

Salford to St Helens by train

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Distance: 16.6 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Lea Green hourly. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pendleton Church to World of Glass via Leigh Bus Station in around 1h 41m.

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