The average train between Doncaster and St Helens takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:49 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Doncaster to St Helens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at St Helens station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Doncaster to St Helens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to St Helens train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lea Green station.
Book your Doncaster to St Helens train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Doncaster and St Helens is 106.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Lea Green via Leeds in around 2h 55m.