The average train between Chelmsford and St Helens takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at St Helens station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Chelmsford to St Helens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to St Helens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Chelmsford to St Helens train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and St Helens is 288.3 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to St Helens Central via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 41m.