The average train between Bournemouth and St Helens takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into St Helens at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at St Helens station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Bournemouth to St Helens train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to St Helens train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Bournemouth to St Helens train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and St Helens is 309.1 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to St Helens Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 50m.