Sheffield to St Helens by train

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Overview: trains from Sheffield to St Helens

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sheffield to St Helens, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:25 View journey
Last train 23:28 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 82
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey US$12.83 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 28m
Train operators 7

Discover Sheffield to St Helens by train

Planning a train adventure from Sheffield to St Helens? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Sheffield to St Helens

Getting from Sheffield to St Helens by rail typically costs US$12.83, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Sheffield to St Helens

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Sheffield to St Helens:

  • 03:25 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:28 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 03:54 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:16 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 28 minutes from Sheffield toward St Helens.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 34 trains serving this route each day.

Sheffield to St Helens distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 82 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 39 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Sheffield and St Helens?

You can secure tickets for travel between Sheffield and St Helens up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Sheffield to St Helens travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: St Helens.

FAQs about the train journey from Sheffield to St Helens

Want to know more about your journey from Sheffield to St Helens? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Sheffield and St Helens by train is 82 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.