The average train between Barnsley and St Helens takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley 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 Barnsley and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:07 PM which arrives into St Helens at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at St Helens station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Barnsley to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lea Green station.
Book your Barnsley to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and St Helens is 83.4 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Lea Green via Huddersfield in around 2h 27m.