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How to get fromSt Helens to Blackburn with Darwenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from St Helens to Blackburn with Darwen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bull Hill Cottagesbus bus 1
    1h 36m

  2. Line 352 bus, line 607 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 352 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 607 / ...
    2h 37m
    £4–5

  3. Line 607 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 607
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bull Hill Cottagesbus bus 1
    2h 8m

  4. Drive 24.7 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Blackburn with Darwencar car 24.7 mi
    46 min
    £6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Blackburn with Darwentaxi taxi 24.7 mi
    46 min
    £50–65

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Darwentrain train
    1h 48m
    £9–20

  7. Line 320 bus, line 559 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Ashton Viewbus bus 320
    2. Take the bus from The Gerard Centre to Bolton Interchangebus bus 559
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bull Hill Cottagesbus bus 1
    2h 18m

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  • Distance: 25.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Bull Hill Cottages via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, and Bolton Interchange in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Helens Central to Darwen via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Bolton in around 1h 48m.

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