The average train between Perth and St Helens takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 every 3 hours between Perth and St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into St Helens at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 59m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 45m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes


4h 41m • 2 changes


6h 9m • 2 changes


4h 36m • 2 changes


4h 59m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 59m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 59m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h 6m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Perth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at St Helens station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Perth to St Helens train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to St Helens train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Perth to St Helens train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and St Helens is 330.5 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Perth to St Helens Central via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 5h 51m.