The average train between Preston and St Helens takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston station and arriving at St Helens station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Preston to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Central station.
Book your Preston to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and St Helens is 34.8 km. The road distance is 38 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to St Helens Central hourly. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 32 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.
