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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and St Helens takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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.

3h 25m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Cheltenham to St Helens train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 3h 29m.

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