The average train between Durham and St Helens takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 38m • 1 change

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3h 26m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at St Helens station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Durham to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Book your Durham to St Helens train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Durham and St Helens is 165.7 km. The road distance is 247 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 21m.