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Derby to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and St Helens takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

3h 6m
Duration
95 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Derby to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Derby to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 2h 55m.

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