The average train between St Helens and Wakefield takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service 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 10:03 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. 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 Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
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 Leeds station.
Book your St Helens to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Wakefield is 85.6 km. The road distance is 117 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Lea Green to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 15m.