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Trip Overview

The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and St Helens takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea 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.

5h 33m
Duration
274 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 29m
£102–169

Clacton-on-Sea to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Clacton-on-Sea and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 10:05 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 49m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to St Helens Central via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 29m.

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