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Shrewsbury to St Helens trains

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The average train between Shrewsbury and St Helens takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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.

2h 42m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Shrewsbury to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:48 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 26m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 76.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 2h 26m.

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