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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Birmingham takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Birmingham. 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 10m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

St Helens to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Birmingham? 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.

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  • Distance: 96.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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