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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to St Helens is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to St Helens is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at World of Glass via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at St Helens Central via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Swansea to St Helens?

The distance between Swansea and St Helens is 229 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to St Helens without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Swansea to St Helens, including transfers.

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

Swansea to St Helens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

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

Swansea to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to St Helens?

The best way to get from Swansea to St Helens is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Swansea to St Helens bus arrive?

Swansea to St Helens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Swansea to St Helens train arrive?

Swansea to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to St Helens is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Swansea to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

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Train via Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
6h
£88–162
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
7h 35m
£28–47
Drive 167.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to St Helenscar 167.3 mi
3h 36m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
7h 7m
£75–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Gma
9h 29m
£44–105

Swansea to St Helens by train

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Swansea to St Helens Central via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to World of Glass via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 7h 35m.

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