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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at St Helens station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Birmingham to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Birmingham to St Helens train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and St Helens is 121.3 km. The road distance is 155 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 31m.