The average train between Plymouth and St Helens takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly 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 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at St Helens station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Plymouth to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to St Helens train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Plymouth to St Helens train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and St Helens is 355.7 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street in around 6h 18m.