The average train between Croydon and St Helens takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 8:33 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at St Helens station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Croydon to St Helens train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Croydon to St Helens train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Croydon to St Helens train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Croydon and St Helens is 291 km. The road distance is 346 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 54m.