The average train between Barrowford and St Helens takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrowford to St Helens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barrowford and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrowford is at 10:57 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barrowford to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Barrowford station and arriving at St Helens station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Barrowford to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.
Barrowford to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Central station.
Book your Barrowford to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barrowford and St Helens is 56.1 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Nelson to St Helens Central via Preston in around 2h 16m.