The average train between Reading and St Helens takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. 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 every 2 hours 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 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.
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 20m.
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 Wigan North Western station.
Book your Reading to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and St Helens is 251.8 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Reading to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 4h 27m.