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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Exeter takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens to Exeter. 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 23m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 7m
£103–165

St Helens to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between St Helens and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 48m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 48m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 48m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Exeter? 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 St Helens to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Exeter St Davids via Wigan North Western and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 7m.

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