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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Cardiff takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 34m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 43m
£60–99

St Helens to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from St Helens to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Cardiff Central via Wigan North Western and Crewe in around 4h 43m.

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