The average train between Oxford and St Helens takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Oxford to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Oxford to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and St Helens is 213.5 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 4h 2m.