The average train between St Helens and Darlington takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Darlington. 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 St Helens and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Darlington at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 41m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from St Helens to Darlington? 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 St Helens to Darlington. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Darlington station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
St Helens to Darlington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.
St Helens to Darlington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your St Helens to Darlington train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between St Helens and Darlington is 142.3 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Lea Green to Darlington via Leeds in around 2h 30m.