The average train between Derby and St Helens takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Derby and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at St Helens station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Derby to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth station.
Derby to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at St Helens Central station.
Book your Derby to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Derby and St Helens is 102.2 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Derby to St Helens Central via Tamworth and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 13m.