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How to get fromYork to St Helensby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Lea Greentrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 12m
    £27–45
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from York to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk074
    3h 10m
    £14–24
  3. Drive  83.7 mi

    1. Drive from York to St Helenscar car 83.7 mi
    1h 39m
    £21–30
  4. Train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Todd Roadbus bus 34 / ...
    2h 22m
  5. Train via Huddersfield

    1. Take the train from York to Huddersfieldtrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Lea Greentrain train Hull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 33m
    £25–42

York to St Helens by train

Calendar29Weekly Trains
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between York, England and St Helens, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Lea Green 4 times a day. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from York to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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