The average train between Torquay and St Helens takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay to St Helens. 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 2 hours between Torquay and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:40 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Torquay to St Helens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Torquay to St Helens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to St Helens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Torquay to St Helens train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and St Helens is 336.6 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to St Helens Central via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Wigan North Western in around 6h 41m.