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Reading to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and St Helens takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

5h 2m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Liverpool Lime Street

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4h 28m
£85–156

Reading to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into St Helens at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Reading to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 4h 28m.

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