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How to get fromSt Helens to Birminghamby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2h 43m
    £33–55
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus bus 329
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk021
    3h 20m
    £10–17
  3. Drive  87.8 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Birminghamcar car 87.8 mi
    1h 33m
    £22–32
  4. Train via Liverpool Lime Street

    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 43m
    £29–77
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3h 46m
    £23–40

St Helens to Birmingham by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between St Helens, England and Birmingham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Warrington Interchange in around 3h 20m.

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