Reading to St Helens Trains

Reading to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and St Helens takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

4h 17m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 26m

£74–119

Reading to St Helens train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:11 PM → 8:02 AM
Arrives next day
10h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.