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

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There are 5 ways to get from St Helens to Burnley 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 Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    1h 54m
    £18–34

  2. Drive 42.3 mi

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    1. Drive from St Helens to Burnleycar car 42.3 mi
    47 min
    £11–15

  3. Line 34 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus bus 34
    2. Take the bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    2h 31m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Burnleytaxi taxi 42.3 mi
    47 min
    £85–110

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
    2h 38m
    £21–41

St Helens to Burnley by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Mechanics Institute via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, and Printworks in around 2h 31m.

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