The average train between St Helens and Alderley Edge takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Alderley Edge. 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 St Helens and Alderley Edge. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Alderley Edge at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from St Helens to Alderley Edge? 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Alderley Edge. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Alderley Edge station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
St Helens to Alderley Edge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Alderley Edge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Alderley Edge station.
Book your St Helens to Alderley Edge train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Alderley Edge is 36.6 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Alderley Edge via Wigan North Western and Crewe in around 2h 15m.