The average train between Exeter and St Helens takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 12m. 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 6h 12m.
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 Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Exeter to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and St Helens is 308 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 5h 20m.