The average train between Banbury and St Helens takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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 hourly between Banbury and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:57 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Banbury to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Banbury to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Banbury and St Helens is 180.4 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 43m.