What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to St Helens is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Reading to St Helens is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at St Helens Central Interchange via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Reading to St Helens?

The distance between Reading and St Helens is 196 miles. The road distance is 182.7 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Reading to St Helens?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Reading to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to St Helens bus from?

Reading to St Helens bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Reading to St Helens train from?

Reading to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to St Helens?

The best way to get from Reading to St Helens is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Reading to St Helens bus arrive?

Reading to St Helens bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Where does the Reading to St Helens train arrive?

Reading to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to St Helens is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Reading to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to St Helens?

Book your Reading to St Helens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2516+ hotels available in St Helens.

Reading to St Helens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromReading to St Helens

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Reading to St Helens by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 28m
£76–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 830
9h 11m
£34–55
Drive 181.7 mi
1. Drive from Reading to St Helenscar 181.7 mi
3h 27m
£46–66
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lea Greentrain
4h 13m
£78–292
Train via Liverpool Lime Street
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 28m
£73–141
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lea Greentrain
4h 10m
£99–227
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 20m
£113–503

Reading to St Helens by train

98Weekly Trains

4h 28mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Reading to St Helens.

Launch map view

Distance: 194.4 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Reading to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to St Helens Central Interchange via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 9h 11m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.