The average train between Leicester and St Helens takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at St Helens station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Leicester to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Leicester to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and St Helens is 140 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to St Helens Central via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 35m.