The average train between Inverness and St Helens takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into St Helens at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at St Helens station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Inverness to St Helens train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to St Helens train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Inverness to St Helens train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and St Helens is 457.7 km. The road distance is 638 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to St Helens Central via Haymarket and Preston in around 7h 34m.