The average train between Bristol and St Helens takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Bristol to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Bristol to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and St Helens is 222 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 4h 9m.