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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and St Helens takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

2h 53m
Duration
95 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Derby to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Derby to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 2h 55m.

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