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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and St Helens takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

5h 21m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Southampton to St Helens train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to St Helens Central via Wolverhampton and Wigan North Western in around 5h 23m.

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