The average train between Blackburn and St Helens takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at St Helens station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Blackburn to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at St Helens Central station.
Book your Blackburn to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Blackburn and St Helens is 37.2 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to St Helens Central via Preston in around 1h 36m.