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St Helens to London by train
| First train | 4:52 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 12:06 am | |
| Departure station | St Helens | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 2h 16m | |
| Distance | 174 miles (280 km) | |
| Frequency | 312 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Merseyrail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Travel from St Helens to London by train in 2 hours 16 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 4 hours 43 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours 16 minutes. You'll usually find 312 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.
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