The average train between Cheltenham and St Helens takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Cheltenham to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Cheltenham to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and St Helens is 177.9 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 31m.