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The average train between Reading and St Helens takes 4h 32m 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 32m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 28m
£76–120

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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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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.

Map of how to get from Reading to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 194.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Reading, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Reading to St Helens Central via Birmingham New Street and Wigan North Western in around 4h 28m.

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