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.
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 8:37 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at St Helens station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Cambridge to St Helens train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to St Helens train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Cambridge to St Helens train tickets online with Great Northern, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cambridge and St Helens is 236.6 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to St Helens Central via King's Cross, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 54m.