The average train between St Helens and Derby takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens to Derby. 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 3 hours between St Helens and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Derby. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Derby station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
St Helens to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your St Helens to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Derby is 102.2 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Derby via Liverpool Lime Street and Tamworth High Level in around 3h 25m.