The average train between St Helens and York takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to York. 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 York. 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 York at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to York. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at York station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
St Helens to York train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.
St Helens to York train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.
Book your St Helens to York train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and York is 122.4 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Lea Green to York via Huddersfield in around 1h 48m.