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St Helens to London by train
It takes an average of 9h 3m to travel from St Helens to London by train, over a distance of around 174 miles (280 km). There are normally 124 trains per day traveling from St Helens to London and tickets for this journey start from $45.52 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:52 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:59 pm | |
| Departure station | St Helens | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 2h 15m | |
| Distance | 174 miles (280 km) | |
| Frequency | 124 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $45.52 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
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 9 hours 3 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours 15 minutes. You'll usually find 124 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 $45.52. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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