The average train between St Helens and Thirsk takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Thirsk. 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 Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Thirsk station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
St Helens to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Junction station.
St Helens to Thirsk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thirsk station.
Book your St Helens to Thirsk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Thirsk is 126.1 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Junction to Thirsk via Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 10m.