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How to get fromSt Helens to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 142 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to St Mary'sbus bus 42A / ...
    39 min
    £10–16

  2. Line 34 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Manchester Royal Infirmarybus bus V1
    2h 6m
    £4–5

  3. Line 34 bus, train, line 111 bus

    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus bus 34
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Horton Roadbus bus 111
    1h 33m
    £9–17

  4. Drive 24.8 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Greater Manchestercar car 24.8 mi
    37 min
    £6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Greater Manchestertaxi taxi 24.8 mi
    37 min
    £55–70

St Helens to Greater Manchester by train and bus

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from St Marys Market to Manchester Royal Infirmary via Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 6m.

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