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

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Birmingham is to bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Birmingham - Jennens Road via Warrington Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from St Helens to Birmingham?

The distance between St Helens and Birmingham is 99 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Helens to Birmingham without a car is to train via Liverpool Lime Street which takes 2h 44m and costs £29 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from St Helens to Birmingham, including transfers.

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

St Helens to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Marys Market station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Helens to Birmingham?

The best way to get from St Helens to Birmingham is to train via Liverpool Lime Street which takes 2h 44m and costs £29 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the St Helens to Birmingham bus arrive?

St Helens to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F station.

Where does the St Helens to Birmingham train arrive?

St Helens to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Birmingham is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from St Helens to Birmingham.

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

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Train via Liverpool Lime Street
best
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 44m
£29–77
Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus 329
2. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk021
3h 20m
£10–17
Drive 87.8 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Birminghamcar 87.8 mi
1h 33m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 44m
£33–55
Bus via Liverpool, Liverpool One
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 10A
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 4m

St Helens to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 98.6 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Birmingham New Street via Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 44m. 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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