The average train between Colchester and St Helens takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at St Helens station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Colchester to St Helens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to St Helens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Colchester to St Helens train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and St Helens is 300.4 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to St Helens Central via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 53m.