The average train between Port Talbot and St Helens takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 11:46 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at St Helens station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Port Talbot to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to St Helens train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Port Talbot to St Helens train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Port Talbot and St Helens is 218.1 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to St Helens Central via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 5h 22m.