The average train between St Helens and Wakefield takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Wakefield station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
St Helens to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.
St Helens to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your St Helens to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Wakefield is 85.6 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Lea Green to Wakefield Kirkgate via Huddersfield in around 1h 54m.