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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to St Helens is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to St Helens is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Baldwin Street. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at St Helens Central via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Southport to St Helens?

The distance between Southport and St Helens is 26 miles. The road distance is 20.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £7 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Southport to St Helens, including transfers.

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

Southport to St Helens bus services, operated by Metro Network, depart from Southport Interchange station.

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

Southport to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to St Helens?

The best way to get from Southport to St Helens is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £7 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Southport to St Helens bus arrive?

Southport to St Helens bus services, operated by Metro Network, arrive at Baldwin Street station.

Where does the Southport to St Helens train arrive?

Southport to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Southport to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to St Helens is 20 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Southport to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2535+ hotels available in St Helens.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to St Helens Centraltrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 1m
£8–16
Drive 20.1 mi
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1. Drive from Southport to St Helenscar 20.1 mi
33 min
£5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Baldwin Streetbus 37A / ...
1h 32m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to St Helenstaxi 20.1 mi
33 min
£90–110

Southport to St Helens by train

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Distance: 25.9 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

You can take a train from Southport to St Helens Central via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, Metro Network operates a bus from Southport Interchange to Baldwin Street every 3 hours, and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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