The average train between Pontefract and St Helens takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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 Pontefract and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into St Helens at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract 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 Pontefract to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at St Helens station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Pontefract to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Pontefract to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Junction station.
Book your Pontefract to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and St Helens is 97.6 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to St Helens Junction via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 16m.