The average train between Sheffield and St Helens takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and St Helens. 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 St Helens at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 43m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at St Helens station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Sheffield to St Helens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to St Helens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lea Green station.
Book your Sheffield to St Helens train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sheffield and St Helens is 84.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Lea Green via Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h.