The average train between Welshpool and St Helens takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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 Welshpool and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Welshpool 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 Welshpool to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at St Helens station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Welshpool to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Welshpool to St Helens train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Welshpool and St Helens is 92.1 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Welshpool to St Helens Central via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 15m.