What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens Central to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens Central to Manchester is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens Central to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from St Helens Central to Manchester is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens Central and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens Central to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Todd Road and arriving at St James Square via Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens Central and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens Central to Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from St Helens Central to Manchester?

The distance between St Helens Central and Manchester is 26 miles. The road distance is 23.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Helens Central to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 10m and costs £5 - £13.

How long does it take to get from St Helens Central to Manchester?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from St Helens Central to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens Central to Manchester bus from?

St Helens Central to Manchester bus services, operated by Metro Network, depart from Todd Road station.

Where do I catch the St Helens Central to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from St Helens Central to Manchester?

The best way to get from St Helens Central to Manchester is to train via Wigan Wallgate which takes 1h 17m and costs £7 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 34 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the St Helens Central to Manchester bus arrive?

St Helens Central to Manchester bus services, operated by Metro Network, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.

Where does the St Helens Central to Manchester train arrive?

St Helens Central to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from St Helens Central to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens Central to Manchester is 23 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from St Helens Central to Manchester.

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St Helens Central to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from St Helens Central to Manchester by bus, train, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the bus from Todd Road to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus 329
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 10m
£6–13
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
1h 17m
£8–16
Drive 23.3 mi
1. Drive from St Helens Central to Manchestercar 23.3 mi
34 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Helens Central to Manchestertaxi 23.3 mi
34 min
£100–130
Train
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Huytontrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Huyton to Deansgatetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 26m
£10–18
Line 34 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Todd Road to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to St James Squarebus V1
1h 53m

St Helens Central to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 25.4 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between St Helens Central, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Manchester Victoria via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Todd Road to St James Square via Leigh Bus Station in around 1h 53m.

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