Plymouth to St Helens Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and St Helens takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 18m
Duration: 313 mi
Distance: £150
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 18m

£126–195

Plymouth to St Helens train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Plymouth and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:08 PM → 8:02 AM
Arrives next day
11h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:27 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:27 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 5:07 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 9:38 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.