The average train between St Helens and Rye takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Rye. 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 Rye. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Rye at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Rye? 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 Rye. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Rye station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
St Helens to Rye train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Rye train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your St Helens to Rye train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Rye is 364.6 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Rye via Wigan North Western, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 51m.