The average train between Pontefract and St Helens takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. 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 every 2 hours 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 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Pontefract to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lea Green 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 109 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Lea Green via Wakefield Kirkgate and Huddersfield in around 2h 56m.