The average train between Holmes Chapel and St Helens takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Holmes Chapel is at 10:46 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Holmes Chapel station and arriving at St Helens station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Holmes Chapel to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Holmes Chapel station.
Holmes Chapel to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Central station.
Book your Holmes Chapel to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holmes Chapel and St Helens is 37.3 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Holmes Chapel to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 1h 47m.