The average train between Whitby and St Helens takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 5 times a day between Whitby and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into St Helens at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitby to St Helens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Whitby to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at St Helens station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Whitby to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lea Green station.
Book your Whitby to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Whitby and St Helens is 180.3 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Lea Green via Middlesbrough and Huddersfield in around 5h 50m.