The average train between St Helens and Perth takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens to Perth. 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 4 hours between St Helens and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Perth? 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 St Helens to Perth. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
St Helens to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
St Helens to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Perth station.
Book your St Helens to Perth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Perth is 330.5 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Perth via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 56m.