The average train between Pontefract and St Helens takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. 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 9:19 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. 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 Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
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 131 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Lea Green via Leeds in around 2h 29m.