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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and St Helens takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. 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.

5h 21m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Swansea to St Helens train times

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 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 47m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Swansea to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to St Helens Central via Crewe and Wigan North Western in around 5h 7m.

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