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How to get fromSt Helens to Accringtonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    1h 35m
    £12–25

  2. Drive  36 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Helens to Accringtoncar car 36 mi
    44 min
    £9–13

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    2h 2m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Accringtontaxi taxi 36 mi
    44 min
    £160–190

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Accringtontrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
    2h 47m
    £20–40

St Helens to Accrington by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Accrington via Preston in around 1h 35m.

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