The average train between Reading and St Helens takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. 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.
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 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Reading to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Reading to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and St Helens is 251.8 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Reading to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 4h 30m.