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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to St Helens is to bus which costs £20 - £55 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to St Helens is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 8m and costs £24 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and St Helens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at St Helens Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Scotland to St Helens?

The distance between Scotland and St Helens is 215 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to St Helens without a car is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 8m and costs £24 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Scotland to St Helens, including transfers.

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

Scotland to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to St Helens?

The best way to get from Scotland to St Helens is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 8m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Scotland to St Helens train arrive?

Scotland to St Helens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Scotland to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to St Helens is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Scotland to St Helens.

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

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2379+ hotels available in St Helens.

Scotland to St Helens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to St Helens by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wigan North Western
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North WesternGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 8m
£25–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
5h 12m
£21–54
Drive 207.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to St Helens207.4 mi
3h 27m
£51–74
Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junction
4h 25m
£79–192
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to St Helens CentralGlasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 14m
£35–90
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junction
4h 13m
£90–236

Scotland to St Helens by train

170Weekly Trains

3h 8mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.2 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £20–80 and the journey takes 2h 38m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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