The average train between St Helens and County Durham takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to County Durham. 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 St Helens and County Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:59 PM which arrives into County Durham at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens to County Durham? 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 St Helens to County Durham. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at County Durham station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
St Helens to County Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
St Helens to County Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your St Helens to County Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and County Durham is 149.7 km. The road distance is 230 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 7m.