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St Helens Central to Cannock by train

First train

08:56

Last train

22:00

Departure station

St Helens Central

Arrival station

Cannock

Journey time

From 2h 6m

Distance

61 miles (98 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast

Taking the train from St Helens Central to Cannock in 2 hours 6 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from St Helens Central to Cannock? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 49 minutes to travel the 61 miles (98 km) from St Helens Central to Cannock by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from St Helens Central to Cannock in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Cannock by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from St Helens Central to Cannock? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between St Helens Central and Cannock by train?

The fastest journey time by train from St Helens Central to Cannock is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Is there a direct train from St Helens Central to Cannock?

No, there are no direct train services from St Helens Central to Cannock. Travelling from St Helens Central to Cannock by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from St Helens Central to Cannock leave?

The first train from St Helens Central to Cannock leaves at 08:56. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from St Helens Central to Cannock leave?

The last train from St Helens Central to Cannock leaves at 22:00. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between St Helens Central and Cannock by train?

Trains travelling from St Helens Central to Cannock cover a distance of around 61 miles (98 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cannock to St Helens Central.

Cheap train tickets from St Helens Central to Cannock

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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