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 via Manchester which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 55m.

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 Interchange and arriving at World of Glass via St Peter's Square and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

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 via Carlisle 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 National Express, depart from 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, bus or fly from Sunderland to St Helens?

The best way to get from Sunderland to St Helens is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 3m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Sunderland to St Helens bus arrive?

Sunderland to St Helens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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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Where can I stay near St Helens?

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Train via Carlisle
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 via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
5h 55m
£27–63
Drive 139 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to St Helenscar 139 mi
2h 49m
£34–49
Fly
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
5h 36m
£68–144
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 2m
£57–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk930
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to St Helens Central Interchangebus 10A
6h 45m

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, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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