The average train between St Helens and Bristol takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Bristol? 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 Bristol. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Bristol station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
St Helens to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your St Helens to Bristol train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between St Helens and Bristol is 222 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Bristol Temple Meads via Wigan North Western and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m.