The average train between Swansea and St Helens takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to St Helens. 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into St Helens at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swansea to St Helens? 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 Swansea to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at St Helens station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Swansea to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Swansea to St Helens train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Swansea and St Helens is 219.2 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to St Helens Central via Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street in around 5h 16m.