The average train between Nantwich and St Helens takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Nantwich 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 Nantwich and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Nantwich is at 10:46 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nantwich to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Nantwich station and arriving at St Helens station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Nantwich to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Nantwich to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at St Helens Central station.
Book your Nantwich to St Helens train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nantwich and St Helens is 44.7 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Nantwich to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 1h 47m.