The average train between St Helens and Wales takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Wales at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Wales. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Wales station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
St Helens to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Junction station.
St Helens to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your St Helens to Wales train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Wales is 97.2 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Junction to Kiveton Bridge via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 44m.