The average train between Castleford and St Helens takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford 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 Castleford and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 9:22 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at St Helens station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Castleford to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Castleford station.
Castleford to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at St Helens Junction station.
Book your Castleford to St Helens train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Castleford and St Helens is 95.5 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to St Helens Junction via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 27m.