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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and St Helens takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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.

6h 38m
Duration
275 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Poole to St Helens train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Poole and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 55m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited12h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 7m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 7m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 35m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 55m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 46m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express6h 14m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 45m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 7m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 7m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole 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.

Map of how to get from Poole to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Poole, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Poole to St Helens Central via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, and Wigan North Western in around 7h 6m.

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