The average train between Hereford and St Helens takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at St Helens station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Hereford to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Hereford to St Helens train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and St Helens is 154.9 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 3h 6m.