The average train between Ipswich and St Helens takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at St Helens station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Ipswich to St Helens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to St Helens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Ipswich to St Helens train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and St Helens is 303.9 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to St Helens Central via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 11m.