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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Edinburgh to St Helens

Cheapest
3 h 45 min
Car
330 km.
from $18

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$278.47
Train from Birmingham International to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$164.55

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lea
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$177.21

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to St
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Bus operators

Arriva North West

Phone:
0344 800 4411
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Wigan Rail Stations to St
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$4.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St Helens is to fly and train which costs $42.39 - $163.04 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St Helens is to train via Preston which takes 3h 38m and costs $51.09 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lea Green. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to St Helens?

The distance between Edinburgh and St Helens is 344 km. The road distance is 330.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Helens without a car is to train via Preston which takes 3h 38m and costs $51.09 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Edinburgh to St Helens, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to St Helens?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Helens is to train via Preston which takes 3h 38m and costs $51.09 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45.65 - $195.65 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Edinburgh to St Helens train arrive?

Edinburgh to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to St Helens is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to St Helens.

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

Book your Edinburgh to St Helens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2062+ hotels available in St Helens. Prices start at $31.68 per night.
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