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The average train between St Helens and Darwen takes 1h 29m 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.

1h 29m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

St Helens to Darwen train times

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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Darwen? 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: 27.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Darwen via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Bolton in around 1h 49m.

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