The average train between St Helens and Irlam takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Irlam. 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 Irlam. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Irlam at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Irlam. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Irlam station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
St Helens to Irlam train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Irlam train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Irlam station.
Book your St Helens to Irlam train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Irlam is 20.6 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Irlam via Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 30m.