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Cardiff to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and St Helens takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 48m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£61–99

Cardiff to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 4h 9m.

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