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

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There are 6 ways to get from St Helens to Darwen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    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 train from Bolton to Darwentrain train
    1h 48m
    £9–20

  2. Drive 26.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Helens to Darwencar car 26.1 mi
    48 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 34 bus, line 582 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Circusbus bus 1
    2h 21m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Darwentaxi taxi 26.1 mi
    48 min
    £110–140

  5. Line 34 bus, line 582 bus

    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    2h 22m

  6. Line 320 bus, line 559 bus, 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 Circusbus bus 1
    2h 33m

St Helens to Darwen by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Darwen via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Bolton in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Circus via Leigh Bus Station and Bolton Interchange in around 2h 21m.

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