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Basingstoke to St Helens trains

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The average train between Basingstoke and St Helens takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. 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.

4h 47m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Basingstoke to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 7:50 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 19m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to St Helens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to St Helens Central via Stafford and Wigan North Western in around 4h 42m.

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