First train | 04:15 | |
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Last train | 21:06 | |
Departure station | Flint | |
Arrival station | St Helens | |
Journey time | From 1h 19m | |
Distance | 22 miles (35 km) | |
Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Thinking about taking the train from Flint to St Helens? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 46 minutes to travel the 22 miles (35 km) from Flint to St Helens by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 12 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to St Helens. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Flint to St Helens in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Helens by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Flint and St Helens is 1 hour and 46 minutes, with around 12 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Flint to St Helens is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Flint to St Helens. Travelling from Flint to St Helens by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Flint to St Helens leaves at 04:15. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Flint to St Helens leaves at 21:06. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Flint to St Helens cover a distance of around 22 miles (35 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from St Helens to Flint.
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