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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Reading takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Reading. 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 48m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Liverpool Lime Street

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4h 46m
£84–158

St Helens to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Reading via Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 46m.

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