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St Helens to Darlington trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h
Duration
132 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

St Helens to Darlington train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country11h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 132 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Lea Green to Darlington via Leeds in around 2h 30m.

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