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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and St Helens takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.

2h 1m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into St Helens at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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