The average train between Sheffield and Helsby takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Helsby. 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 Sheffield and Helsby. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Helsby at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Helsby. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Helsby station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Sheffield to Helsby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Helsby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Helsby station.
Book your Sheffield to Helsby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sheffield and Helsby is 86.8 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Helsby via Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 12m.