The average train between London and Helsby takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Helsby. 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 London and Helsby. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Helsby at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Helsby. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Helsby station via Runcorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
London to Helsby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Helsby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your London to Helsby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London and Helsby is 265.4 km. The road distance is 299 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Runcorn hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 1m.