The average train between Oxford and St Helens takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. 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 every 2 hours 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 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oxford 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.
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 3h 55m.
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 Wigan North Western station.
Book your Oxford to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oxford and St Helens is 213.5 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 4h 4m.