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The average train between St Helens and Exeter takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 10m
Duration
263 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

St Helens to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Exeter at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country14h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 6m • 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: 263.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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 Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 7m.

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