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.
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.


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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 25m.
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 Wigan North Western station.
Book your Cheltenham to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and St Helens is 177.9 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 3h 30m.