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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and St Helens takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 10m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£72–114

Bristol to St Helens train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bristol and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 4h 9m.

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