The average train between Gloucester and St Helens takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Gloucester to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Gloucester to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and St Helens is 179.2 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 46m.