The average train between Leeds and St Helens takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Leeds 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 Leeds and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 10:46 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at St Helens station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Leeds to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at St Helens Central station.
Book your Leeds to St Helens train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leeds and St Helens is 87.2 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to St Helens Central via Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 14m.