The average train between St Helens and Scotland takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Scotland. 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 St Helens and Scotland. 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 Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Scotland. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Scotland station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
St Helens to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your St Helens to Scotland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Scotland is 381.2 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 18m.