What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Wales?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Wales. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Leigh Bus Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Wales. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Wigan North Western and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from St Helens to Wales?

The distance between St Helens and Wales is 183 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Wales?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from St Helens to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Wales bus from?

St Helens to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Wales train from?

St Helens to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Wales?

The best way to get from St Helens to Wales is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h.

Where does the St Helens to Wales bus arrive?

St Helens to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the St Helens to Wales train arrive?

St Helens to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Wales is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from St Helens to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

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St Helens to Wales - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 89 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 43m
£71–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h
£34–90
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Cardiffcar 165.7 mi
3h 37m
£41–59
Line 89 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Hunts Cross Interchangebus 89
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 1m
£86–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus 10A
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 18m
£72–125

St Helens to Wales by train

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Distance: 182.3 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Cardiff Central via Wigan North Western and Crewe in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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