The average train between Wales and St Helens takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 hourly between Wales and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:44 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at St Helens station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Wales to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Wales to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Junction station.
Book your Wales to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Wales and St Helens is 97.2 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to St Helens Junction via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 49m.