This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

credit-card Passengers Seat Reservations info Mobile ticket available

Trains from Colchester Stations to St Helens Junction (SHJ)

Find the cheapest fares to St Helens Junction by splitting your tickets

16

train journeys
per day

184

miles (296 kms)

4hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Colchester Stations to St Helens Junction (SHJ)

Buy tickets from Colchester Stations to St Helens Junction. Explore the list of all train routes from Colchester Stations to St Helens Junction and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Stations to St Helens Junction is approximately 184 miles (296 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 45 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to St Helens Junction. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Stations to St Helens Junction Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:12
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    10:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    12:25
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    08:32
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:25
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    14:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    10:30
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    15:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    16:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    12:12
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    17:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    13:30
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    18:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    14:12
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    19:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    15:30
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    20:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    16:30
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    21:27
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    17:12
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    22:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    19:03
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    23:58
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    23:03
    10 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    09:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction
  • Mon 6th May
    23:22
    12 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:24
    Colchester
    St Helens Junction
    Colchester to St Helens Junction

About Colchester Stations Station

Station name Colchester Stations (37)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About St Helens Junction Station

Station name St Helens Junction (SHJ)
Address St Helens Junction station, Station Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3LA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:05 - 23:50
Tuesday 06:05 - 23:50
Wednesday 06:05 - 23:50
Thursday 06:05 - 23:50
Friday 06:05 - 23:50
Saturday 06:05 - 23:50
Sunday 08:20 - 23:35
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction

The travel time between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

First class tickets on trains between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com!

There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to St Helens Junction, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

See our page on Split Ticketing for a full explanation, & read our other tips on how to get the cheapest train tickets.

No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Stations & St Helens Junction. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Stations and St Helens Junction, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.