The average train between Hartlepool and St Helens takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Hartlepool and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 7:06 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 29m. 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 Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Hartlepool to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Hartlepool to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and St Helens is 169.6 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to St Helens Central via Carlisle and Wigan North Western in around 4h 30m.