The average train between Basingstoke and St Helens takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to St Helens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Basingstoke to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Basingstoke to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basingstoke and St Helens is 267.7 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 4h 54m.