The average train between St Helens and York takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to York. 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 York. 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 York at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to York. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
St Helens to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
St Helens to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Book your St Helens to York train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and York is 122.4 km. The road distance is 140 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to York hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 35m.