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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and St Helens takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 34m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 52m
£94–161

Cambridge to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to St Helens Central via King's Cross, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 52m.

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