The average train between St Helens and Lathom takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is an hourly train service from St Helens to Lathom. 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 Lathom. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Lathom at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Lathom. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Lathom station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
St Helens to Lathom train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Lathom train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burscough Bridge station.
Book your St Helens to Lathom train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Lathom is 16.9 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Burscough Bridge via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 2m.