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It takes an average of 6h 21m to travel from St Helens Central to London by train, over a distance of around 173 miles (279 km). There are normally 80 trains per day travelling from St Helens Central to London and tickets for this journey start from £28.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:44 | |
| Departure station | St Helens Central | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 2h 15m | |
| Distance | 173 miles (279 km) | |
| Frequency | 80 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £28.80 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Merseyrail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from St Helens Central to London by train
Looking to travel from St Helens Central to London by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 21 minutes to travel from St Helens Central to London by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 15 minutes though. You'll usually find 80 trains per day running along the 173 miles (279 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to London, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to London. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from St Helens Central to London in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £28.80.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.