The average train between Essex and St Helens takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 every 2 hours between Essex and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at St Helens station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Essex to St Helens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to St Helens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Essex to St Helens train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essex and St Helens is 287 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to St Helens Central via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 58m.