Pontefract to St Helens Trains

Pontefract to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and St Helens takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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.

2h 28m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 32m

£24–41

Pontefract to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 8:47 PM which arrives into St Helens at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontefract 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.

Pontefract to St Helens trains

Trip Overview

Train

Pontefract to St Helens train times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM

8:47 AM → 11:15 AM

9:47 AM → 12:15 PM

10:47 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM

8:47 AM → 11:15 AM

9:47 AM → 12:15 PM

10:47 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM

8:47 AM → 11:15 AM

9:47 AM → 12:15 PM

10:47 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM

8:47 AM → 11:15 AM

9:47 AM → 12:16 PM

10:47 AM → 1:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and St Helens, England?

Train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leeds

Pontefract to St Helens trains

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Pontefract to St Helens train times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM

8:47 AM → 11:15 AM

9:47 AM → 12:15 PM

10:47 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM

8:47 AM → 11:15 AM

9:47 AM → 12:15 PM

10:47 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM

8:47 AM → 11:15 AM

9:47 AM → 12:15 PM

10:47 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:15 AM

8:47 AM → 11:15 AM

9:47 AM → 12:16 PM

10:47 AM → 1:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and St Helens, England?

Train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leeds

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