What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Helsby?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Helsby is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Helsby?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Helsby is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Helsby?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Helsby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Smithy Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Helsby?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Helsby. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Helsby via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Perth to Helsby?

The distance between Perth and Helsby is 292 miles. The road distance is 264.8 miles.

How do I travel from Perth to Helsby without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Helsby without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 35m and costs £35 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Helsby?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Perth to Helsby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Helsby bus from?

Perth to Helsby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Helsby train from?

Perth to Helsby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Helsby?

The best way to get from Perth to Helsby is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 35m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Perth to Helsby bus arrive?

Perth to Helsby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Helsby train arrive?

Perth to Helsby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Helsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Helsby is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Perth to Helsby.

How do I get a train ticket from Perth to Helsby?

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Where can I stay near Helsby?

There are 2515+ hotels available in Helsby.

Perth to Helsby - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Perth to Helsby by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank QuayGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
5h 35m
£36–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
8h 39m
£49–87
Drive 263.3 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Helsby263.3 mi
4h 33m
£67–96
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
5h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank QuayEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 7m
£43–201
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton-le-WillowsEdinburgh - Liverpool Lime Street
8h 1m
£60–205
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
6h 6m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Helsby
6h 52m
£108–293
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
7h 3m
£55–182
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Helsby
7h 43m
£117–341

Perth to Helsby by train and foot

145Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.1 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Helsby, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Helsby via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Smithy Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 39m.

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