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Outbound fromPontefract to St Helens by train
It takes an average of 3h 21m to travel from Pontefract to St Helens by train, over a distance of around 61 miles (98 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Pontefract to St Helens and tickets for this journey start from £30.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:17 | |
| Departure station | Pontefract | |
| Arrival station | St Helens | |
| Journey time | From 2h 36m | |
| Distance | 61 miles (98 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £30.30 | |
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Taking the train from Pontefract to St Helens in 2 hours 36 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Pontefract to St Helens? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 21 minutes to travel the 61 miles (98 km) from Pontefract to St Helens by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 36 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with TransPennine Express for all or at least part of your journey to St Helens.
Book train tickets from Pontefract to St Helens in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Helens by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Pontefract to St Helens
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Consider a Season Ticket
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