What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to St Helens is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Perth to St Helens is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Exchange Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at St Helens Central via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Perth to St Helens?

The distance between Perth and St Helens is 278 miles. The road distance is 248.7 miles.

How do I travel from Perth to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to St Helens without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 2m and costs £40 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Perth to St Helens?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Perth to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to St Helens bus from?

Perth to St Helens bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to St Helens train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to St Helens?

The best way to get from Perth to St Helens is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 2m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Perth to St Helens bus arrive?

Perth to St Helens bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to St Helens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to St Helens is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Perth to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Perth to St Helens?

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2363+ hotels available in St Helens.

Perth to St Helens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Perth to St Helens 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 Wigan North WesternGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
5h 2m
£41–151
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 48m
£38–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
7h 58m
Drive 247.2 mi
1. Drive from Perth to St Helens247.2 mi
4h 12m
£62–90
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
6h 6m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to PrestonInverness - London Euston
5h 55m
£75–100
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 St Helens Junction
6h 38m
£101–294
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 International to Wigan North Western
6h 23m

Perth to St Helens by train and foot

167Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Perth to St Helens Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Exchange Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 58m.

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