The average train between St Helens and Essex takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Essex. 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 Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Essex station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
St Helens to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your St Helens to Essex train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Essex is 287 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to White Notley via Wigan North Western, London Euston, Euston Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h.