The average train between Northampton and St Helens takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at St Helens station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Northampton to St Helens train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Northampton to St Helens train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Northampton to St Helens train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Northampton and St Helens is 182.3 km. The road distance is 274 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 50m.