The average train between Gloucester and St Helens takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Gloucester and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 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 3h 54m.
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 Wigan North Western station.
Book your Gloucester to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and St Helens is 179.2 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 3h 48m.