The average train between Brighton and St Helens takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Brighton and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:28 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at St Helens station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Brighton to St Helens train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to St Helens train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Brighton to St Helens train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Brighton and St Helens is 341 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to St Helens Central via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 22m.