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

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

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  1. Train via Preston

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    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    1h 21m
    £13–26

  2. Drive 30.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Helens to Blackburncar car 30.7 mi
    39 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 352 bus, line 632 bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 352 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 632
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mincing Lanebus bus 2 / ...
    2h 52m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Blackburntaxi taxi 30.7 mi
    39 min
    £65–80

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
    2h 59m
    £25–46

St Helens to Blackburn by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Blackburn via Preston in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Mincing Lane via Wigan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 52m.

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