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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Reading takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. 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 57m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 49m
£83–131

St Helens to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 194.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Reading via Wigan North Western and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 49m.

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