The average train between Halifax and St Helens takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:50 PM which arrives into St Helens at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at St Helens station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Halifax to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to St Helens train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lea Green station.
Book your Halifax to St Helens train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Halifax and St Helens is 65.4 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Lea Green via Manchester Victoria in around 1h 37m.