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Sunderland to St Helens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and St Helens takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to St Helens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sunderland to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into St Helens at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to St Helens? 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.

Map of how to get from Sunderland to St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Lea Green via Newcastle and Leeds in around 4h 3m.

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