First train | 05:30 | |
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Last train | 23:19 | |
Departure station | Church Stretton | |
Arrival station | St Helens | |
Journey time | From 2h 20m | |
Distance | 64 miles (102 km) | |
Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Church Stretton to St Helens? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 23 minutes to travel the 64 miles (102 km) from Church Stretton to St Helens by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 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 Merseyrail 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 Church Stretton 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.
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The average journey time by train between Church Stretton and St Helens is 4 hours and 23 minutes, with around 3 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 Church Stretton to St Helens is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Church Stretton to St Helens. Travelling from Church Stretton to St Helens by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Church Stretton to St Helens leaves at 05:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Church Stretton to St Helens leaves at 23:19. 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 Church Stretton to St Helens cover a distance of around 64 miles (102 km) during the journey.
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