The average train between Swindon and St Helens takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 2 hours between Swindon and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at St Helens station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Swindon to St Helens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to St Helens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Swindon to St Helens train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and St Helens is 220 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to St Helens Central via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 48m.