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How to get fromSt Helens to Welshpoolby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
    4h 4m
    £32–53

  2. Drive  68.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Helens to Welshpoolcar car 68.1 mi
    1h 18m
    £17–25

  3. Bus, train via Crewe

    1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus bus 329
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X77
    4h 31m
    £24–40

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus bus 10A
    2. Take the train from Moorfields to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    5h 28m

  5. Bus, train, line 1 bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus bus 10A
    2. Take the train from Moorfields to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus x76
    6h 50m

St Helens to Welshpool by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Welshpool via Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 4m.

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