The average train between Chester and St Helens takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at St Helens station via Earlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Chester to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Earlestown station.
Book your Chester to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and St Helens is 30.7 km. The road distance is 41 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Earlestown hourly. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 35 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.