The average train between Wakefield and St Helens takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to St Helens. 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 Wakefield and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:31 PM which arrives into St Helens at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at St Helens station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Wakefield to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at St Helens Junction station.
Book your Wakefield to St Helens train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and St Helens is 85.6 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to St Helens Junction via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 16m.