The average train between Cardiff and St Helens takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at St Helens station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Cardiff to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Cardiff to St Helens train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and St Helens is 221.1 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 4h 11m.