The average train between Exeter and St Helens takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Exeter to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Exeter to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Exeter and St Helens is 308 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 5h 19m.