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St Helens to London by train
It takes an average of 7h 16m to travel from St Helens to London by train, over a distance of around 174 miles (280 km). There are normally 121 trains per day traveling from St Helens to London and tickets for this journey start from $45.16 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:52 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:44 pm | |
| Departure station | St Helens | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 2h 15m | |
| Distance | 174 miles (280 km) | |
| Frequency | 121 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $45.16 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, Chiltern Railways |
Travel from St Helens to London by train in 2 hours 15 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from St Helens to London by train, look no further!
The average journey time from St Helens to London by train is 7 hours 16 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours 15 minutes. You'll usually find 121 trains per day traveling the 280 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there are no direct services to London.
Book train tickets from St Helens to London in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $45.16. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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The price of train tickets from St Helens to London starts at $45.16 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
* Based on European average monthly visitors to Trainline’s app and website from 1.1.2023 to 10.31.2023 vs other independent retailers.