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Merthyr Tydfil to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and St Helens takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil 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.

6h 33m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
5h 49m
£67–113

Merthyr Tydfil to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Merthyr Tydfil and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 52m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to St Helens Central via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 5h 49m.

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