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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to St Helens is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to St Helens is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at St Helens Central via Carlisle and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Sunderland to St Helens?

The distance between Sunderland and St Helens is 187 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Sunderland to St Helens, including transfers.

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

Sunderland to St Helens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

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

Sunderland to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to St Helens?

The best way to get from Sunderland to St Helens is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Sunderland to St Helens bus arrive?

Sunderland to St Helens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to St Helens train arrive?

Sunderland to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to St Helens is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Sunderland to St Helens.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to St Helens?

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 3m
£66–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
4h 15m
£20–35
Drive 139 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to St Helenscar 139 mi
2h 49m
£35–50
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
4h 57m
Bus via Leigh Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
6h 12m
£28–63

Sunderland to St Helens by train

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to St Helens Central via Carlisle and Wigan North Western in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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