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Blackpool to St Helens by bus

St Helens lies 46 km (28 mi) south-east of Blackpool, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 4 min including stops, over roughly 56 km (35 mi) of road.

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BlackpoolSt Helens
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population145,007183,200
Elevation21 m (69 ft)31 m (102 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codesFY1PO33–WA10

Where to book buses from Blackpool to St Helens

National ExpressThe densest scheduled coach network in Britain, and the only major operator selling a genuinely refundable ticket.Check UK coach fares on National Express (opens www.nationalexpress.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in St Helens

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Common questions

How far is St Helens from Blackpool?

46 km (28 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Blackpool; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to St Helens by bus?

About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Blackpool and St Helens?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.