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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to St Helens is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to St Helens is to fly and train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at World of Glass via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at St Helens Central via Stafford and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Southampton to St Helens?

The distance between Southampton and St Helens is 242 miles. The road distance is 222.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Southampton to St Helens, including transfers.

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

Southampton to St Helens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Southampton to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to St Helens?

The best way to get from Southampton to St Helens is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £240 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Southampton to St Helens bus arrive?

Southampton to St Helens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to St Helens train arrive?

Southampton to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Southampton to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to St Helens is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Southampton to St Helens.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to St Helens?

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2516+ hotels available in St Helens.

Southampton to St Helens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 15m
£116–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
7h 14m
£35–79
Drive 221.5 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to St Helenscar 221.5 mi
3h 54m
£55–79
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lea Greentrain
3h 37m
£84–206
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 35m
£113–189
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 21m
£105–201
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 2m
£87–234
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lea Greentrain
5h 21m
£105–342

Southampton to St Helens by train

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to St Helens Central via Stafford and Wigan North Western in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to World of Glass via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 7h 14m.

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