The average train between Bradford and St Helens takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 Bradford and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 10:19 PM which arrives into St Helens at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Earlestown and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 42m • 1 change

2h 42m • 1 change

2h 41m • 1 change

2h • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change

2h • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 50m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Bradford 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 Bradford to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at St Helens station via Earlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Bradford to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.
Bradford to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Earlestown station.
Book your Bradford to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bradford and St Helens is 75.2 km. The road distance is 99 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bradford Interchange to Earlestown hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 26m.