The average train between Wakefield and St Helens takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. 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 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:33 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. 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 Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
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 Lea Green station.
Book your Wakefield to St Helens train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wakefield and St Helens is 85.6 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Lea Green via Huddersfield in around 1h 55m.