The average train between Rugby and St Helens takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at St Helens station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Rugby to St Helens train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to St Helens train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Rugby to St Helens train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and St Helens is 155.2 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 2h 47m.