Train Burnley to St Helens from £21 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and St Helens takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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.

2h 13m
Duration: 47 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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Take the train from Preston to St Helens Centraltrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street

1h 44m

£17–33

Burnley to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:00 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 11:18 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:00 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 11:18 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:00 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 11:18 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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