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Brighton to St Helens trains

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The average train between Brighton and St Helens takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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.

4h 47m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£113
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 21m
£97–146

Brighton to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:28 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 35m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 35m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 35m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to St Helens Central via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 21m.

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