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Darwen to St Helens trains

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The average train between Darwen and St Helens takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Darwen 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.

1h 57m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain train
  2. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
  3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to St Helens Centraltrain train
1h 34m
£8–18

Darwen to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:15 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express8h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darwen 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.

Map of how to get from Darwen to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Darwen to St Helens Central via Bolton, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 34m.

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