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Welshpool to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Welshpool and St Helens takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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.

3h 37m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Welshpool to St Helens train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Welshpool and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 25m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 14m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Welshpool 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 Welshpool to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Welshpool to St Helens Central via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 12m.

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