The average train between Thirsk and St Helens takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk 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.
Trains run hourly between Thirsk and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 10:58 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at St Helens station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Thirsk to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thirsk station.
Thirsk to St Helens train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lea Green station.
Book your Thirsk to St Helens train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Thirsk and St Helens is 126.1 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Lea Green via Huddersfield in around 2h 48m.