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Compare train for St Helens to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Helens to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł77, while a train costs an average of zł77.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
zł77 Average price Cheapest | zł39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (34m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around zł77 compared to roughly zł39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Travel from St Helens to Preston
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Helens and Preston as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St Helens Central (SNH) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Preston by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.
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