The average train between London and St Helens takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:10 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to St Helens. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at St Helens station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
London to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your London to St Helens train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and St Helens is 278.9 km. The road distance is 324 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 54m.