The average train between St Helens and Derby takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between St Helens and Derby. 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 Derby at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 22m. 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 Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
St Helens to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby 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 153 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Derby via Wigan North Western and Crewe in around 3h 32m.