The average train between St Helens and Darwen takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Darwen. 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 Darwen. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Darwen at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Darwen. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Darwen station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
St Helens to Darwen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Darwen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darwen station.
Book your St Helens to Darwen train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between St Helens and Darwen is 32.8 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Darwen via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Bolton in around 1h 48m.
