The average train between St Helens and Chirk takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Chirk. 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 St Helens and Chirk. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Chirk at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Earlestown and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Chirk. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Chirk station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
St Helens to Chirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Earlestown station.
St Helens to Chirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chirk station.
Book your St Helens to Chirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between St Helens and Chirk is 61.5 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Junction to Chirk via Earlestown and Chester in around 2h 9m.