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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Manchester takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from St Helens to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29 min
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

St Helens to Manchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between St Helens and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from St Helens to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 23 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.

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