The average train between Port Talbot and St Helens takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Port Talbot and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 5:57 PM which arrives into St Helens at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at St Helens station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
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 Liverpool Lime Street 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 349 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to St Helens Central via Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street in around 4h 58m.