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Swansea to St Helens trains

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The average train between Swansea and St Helens takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 15m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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Swansea to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 17m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 8m • 3 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.

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  • Distance: 217.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 3h 33m.

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