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Manchester to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and St Helens takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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.

27 min
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Manchester to St Helens train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into St Helens at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and St Helens, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Lea Green hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 22 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.

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