The average train between Hartlepool and St Helens takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:33 PM which arrives into St Helens at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at St Helens station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Hartlepool to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Thornaby station.
Hartlepool to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lea Green station.
Book your Hartlepool to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and St Helens is 169.6 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Lea Green via Thornaby and Huddersfield in around 4h 33m.