The average train between St Helens and Durham takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Durham at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Durham. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Durham station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
St Helens to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
St Helens to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your St Helens to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Durham is 165.7 km. The road distance is 246 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 24m.